Description
Spicy Thai barbecue chicken brings zesty Southeast Asian flavors to your grill. Marinated in a lemongrass and chili blend, this dish delivers tantalizing heat and complex aromatics you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 chicken
Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
Liquid Base:
- ¼ cup warm water
Instructions
- Create a vibrant marinade by blending coconut milk, brown sugar, red curry paste, ginger, lime zest, salt, and pepper in a sealed freezer bag, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Immerse chicken pieces into the fragrant marinade, allowing them to absorb the complex flavors by refrigerating for a minimum of one hour or up to eight hours.
- Carefully remove chicken from the marinade and thread evenly onto skewers, ensuring uniform spacing for consistent cooking.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium temperature, preparing a cooking surface that will caramelize the marinade and create appetizing grill marks.
- Position skewered chicken onto the heated grill, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side until the meat reaches a perfect golden-brown exterior and is fully cooked through.
- Craft a complementary peanut sauce by whisking together peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sesame oil, minced garlic, and warm water until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Garnish the grilled chicken with freshly chopped cilantro and crushed peanuts, adding texture and aromatic complexity to the dish.
- Serve the Thai barbecue chicken alongside the prepared peanut sauce, allowing diners to drizzle or dip as desired.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for maximum flavor infusion, allowing the coconut milk and spices to tenderize and enhance the meat’s taste.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) to guarantee safe and juicy results.
- Prepare peanut sauce ahead of time, letting flavors meld together for a more robust dipping experience.
- Allow grilled chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to help retain moisture and redistribute juices.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts just before serving to add texture and vibrant presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 401
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 409 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg