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Thai Chicken Skewers

These Thai Chicken Skewers are slathered in a sweet and subtly spicy peanut sauce for a delicious, intense flavor. All you will need is a few minutes and these step-by-step instructions to prepare this flavor rich yet healthy recipe.
Cook Time8 minutes
Marination Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 8 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 (8 total chicken skewers)
Author: Annie

Ingredients

Skewer Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup full fat canned coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces

Peanut Sauce

  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp honey or sugar-free maple syrup if keto
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger minced

Instructions

  • Combine the canned coconut milk (stir first), lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, and ginger.
  • When the marinade is fully combined add the cubed chicken and toss to coat. Marinate at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  • While the chicken is marinating combine the peanut sauce ingredients and set aside.

Air Fryer Instructions

  • When ready to cook thread the chicken on 6 inch metal skewers and discard the marinade.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F for 3 minutes.
  • Cook the skewers 5 minutes, flip and brush with the peanut sauce. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Serve with the peanut sauce, peanuts and lime wedges.

Grill Directions:

  • When ready to cook thread the chicken on 6 inch metal skewers and discard the marinade.
  • Preheat the grill 375 degrees F.
  • Place the skewers on the hot grill grates and cook 4 minutes, flip and brush with the peanut sauce. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Serve with the peanut sauce, peanuts and lime wedges.

Notes

The cooking time will vary depending on how you cut the chicken pieces. Shoot for 1 inch cubes so they do not cook too quickly, resulting in dry chicken.
 
Net carbs 4.4 g per serving when made with sugar-free maple syrup

Nutrition

Serving: 2 skewers + 2 tbsp peanut sauce (made with sugar-free maple syrup) | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.1g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 470mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 2.1g