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Thai Peanut Chicken Marinade

This Thai Chicken Marinade is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy! Chicken marinated and grilled to perfection is juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Low carb options included!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken marinade, peanut chicken, peanut sauce, thai chicken, Thai Peanut Chicken Marinade
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Olivia

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp lime juice or lemon juice
  • 2 tsp chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 lb chicken

Instructions

  • Combine peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger
  • Stir well until all ingredients are incorporated
  • Pour sauce over chicken and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 1-5 hours
  • Heat grill on high to 400° F
  • Cook chicken 4-5 minutes on each side, or until meat thermometer reads 165° F
  • Reserve 1-2 tablespoons of sauce for basting your chicken while it cooks

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Notes

For keto or low carb diet: replace honey with brown sugar swerve, golden monkfruit, or sugar free maple syrup.
Nutrition information if using sugar free maple syrup: Calories: 224 grams Total Fat: 10.5 grams Cholesterol: 82.7 milligrams Sodium: 340 milligrams Carbohydrates: 4.2 grams Fiber: 0.5 grams Sugar: 1.3 grams Protein: 28 grams Net Carbs: 3.7 grams

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 pound grilled chicken | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10.5g | Cholesterol: 82.7mg | Sodium: 340.5mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 10g