Name: Peanut Chicken Kabobs
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs (about 680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Skewers (wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes or metal skewers); ½ cup creamy peanut butter; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup; 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2–3 tbsp water (to thin sauce if needed); Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes for heat; Chopped peanuts; Sliced green onions; Lime wedges

Description

Juicy, marinated chicken skewers coated in a flavorful peanut sauce, grilled to perfection. Perfect for weeknight dinners, BBQs, or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken Kabobs

1 ½ lbs (about 680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Skewers (wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes or metal skewers)

For the Peanut Sauce Marinade

½ cup creamy peanut butter
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2–3 tbsp water (to thin sauce if needed)
Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes for heat

To Garnish

Chopped peanuts
Sliced green onions
Lime wedges

Instructions

Prepare the Peanut Sauce
- In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach a pourable consistency.
Marinate the Chicken
- Place chicken cubes in a large bowl. Pour half of the peanut sauce over the chicken and toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours. Reserve the other half of the sauce for serving.
Skewer the Chicken
- Thread marinated chicken cubes onto soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers.
Cook the Kabobs
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat and grill chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Oven/Broil: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place skewers on a lined baking sheet and broil or bake for 10–12 minutes, turning once, until fully cooked.
Serve
- Drizzle reserved peanut sauce over cooked kabobs.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts, green onions, and lime wedges.
- Serve immediately with rice, noodles, or a fresh salad.

Notes

Soaking wooden skewers prevents burning on the grill.
Marinating at least 30 minutes ensures flavor and tenderness.
Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
Peanut sauce can be adjusted for sweetness, saltiness, or spiciness to taste.