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Peanut Sriracha Chicken Skewers

Peanut Sriracha Chicken Skewers

Easy 40-minute Peanut Sriracha Chicken Skewers. A sweet, spicy, sticky glaze makes this grilled chicken recipe a weeknight favorite or party hit.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp peanut or canola oil
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce more or less to taste
  • 0.25 cup hoisin sauce
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 4 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • Wooden or metal skewers
  • Cutting board & sharp knife
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into long strips about 1/4-inch thick and thread onto skewers.
  2. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning, then refrigerate chicken skewers.
  3. Heat oil in a small saucepan over low heat, add garlic, and sauté for about a minute.
  4. Add peanut butter, Sriracha, hoisin sauce, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and black pepper to the saucepan and whisk to combine.
  5. Simmer the sauce gently for 5-10 minutes until it thickens, then remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  6. Pour half of the sauce into a separate bowl for serving.
  7. Brush the other half of the sauce onto the chicken skewers and let sit for a few minutes.
  8. Preheat the grill to medium-high and grill skewers for about 3 minutes on each side, ensuring the chicken is cooked through (165°F).
  9. Serve immediately, drizzled with reserved sauce and topped with crushed roasted peanuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the heat by modifying the amount of Sriracha sauce.
To make this recipe ahead, the sauce can be prepared 3 days in advance, and the chicken can be skewered a day in advance.
Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
The extra dipping sauce can be stored for up to a week and used creatively, such as a dressing or veggie dip.
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