Lime & Ginger Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce 🍗🍢🥜
Serves: 3–4
Ready in: 40 minutes (plus marinating time)
Flavor vibe: Zesty, savory, nutty, and packed with umami
🛒 Ingredients
For the chicken skewers:
1.5 lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp lime zest
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil (or neutral oil)
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt & pepper, to taste
Skewers (soak if using wooden ones)
For the peanut sauce:
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp honey or brown sugar
1/4–1/3 cup warm water (to thin)
Optional: 1 tsp sriracha or chili flakes for a spicy kick
To serve:
Chopped peanuts
Fresh cilantro
Lime wedges
Jasmine rice or lettuce wraps
👩🍳 Instructions
Marinate the chicken:
In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, zest, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for more flavor).
Make the peanut sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, honey, and enough warm water to reach a creamy, dippable consistency. Add spice if desired.
Grill the skewers:
Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Grill over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred.
Serve:
Transfer skewers to a platter, drizzle or serve with peanut sauce on the side. Garnish with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve with rice or lettuce cups.
💡 Tips & Twists
Add chunks of red pepper or pineapple to the skewers for extra color and sweetness.
For a vegetarian version, sub tofu or tempeh.
The peanut sauce also works beautifully as a noodle dressing!