Description
Succulent Thai barbecue chicken melds complex spices with grilled perfection. Marinade combines lemongrass, garlic, and chili for an authentic Southeast Asian flavor profile readers can savor at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken
- ½ cup (120 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 ½ tbsps brown sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lime juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup (60 ml) warm water
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Blend coconut milk, brown sugar, red curry paste, ginger, lime zest, salt, and pepper in a sealed freezer bag, mixing thoroughly to create a vibrant flavor base.
- Chicken Marination: Submerge chicken pieces in the marinade, refrigerating for 1-8 hours to allow deep flavor infusion and tenderization.
- Skewering and Grilling Setup: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers with uniform spacing, then preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat for optimal caramelization and char.
- Cooking Process: Grill skewered chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, ensuring a golden-brown exterior and complete internal cooking, rotating to achieve even charring.
- Peanut Sauce Creation: Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and warm water until smooth, creating a glossy accompanying sauce.
- Final Presentation: Garnish grilled chicken with chopped cilantro and crushed peanuts, then serve alongside the prepared peanut sauce for individual dipping preferences.
Notes
- Maximize Marination Time: Let chicken soak in the marinade for up to 8 hours to develop deep, rich flavors that penetrate every bite.
- Check Chicken Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally, preventing undercooked meat and guaranteeing food safety.
- Control Grill Temperature: Maintain medium heat to avoid burning the sugary marinade while achieving perfect caramelization and juicy chicken.
- Prepare Ahead: Make marinade and peanut sauce up to 24 hours in advance to streamline cooking and enhance flavor development.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg