Peanut Sauce MarinateD Chicken Skewers

The star of these Chicken Skewers is the irresistible peanut sauce marinade. Creamy natural peanut butter forms the base, adding a luscious texture and a nutty undertone to the dish. Minced garlic, tamari, toasted sesame oil, and white wine vinegar contribute layers of savory complexity, while green onions and cilantro infuse the marinade with fresh herbal notes. Ground ginger adds a touch of warmth and depth of flavor. Together, these ingredients create a harmonious blend that perfectly complements the chicken.

INGREDIENTS:

½ cup (130g) natural peanut butter, creamy

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp. tamari

2 tbsp. sesame oil, toasted

1 tbsp. white wine vinegar

4 green onions, minced, divided

4 tbsp. cilantro, minced

2 tsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. salt

3 lbs. (1.3kg) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces

½ cup (75g) chopped peanuts, to serve

red pepper flakes, to garnish

12 metal skewers (or bamboo skewers, soaked in water for minimum 30 minutes)

1 cucumber, peeled & sliced

DIRECTIONS:

In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter, garlic, tamari, sesame oil, white wine vinegar, half of the green onions, cilantro, ground ginger and salt.

Add the chopped chicken to the peanut sauce, toss until evenly coated. If you have time, allow it to marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

When ready to cook, heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet and spray it with a little oil.

Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, lay onto the wire rack and place into the hot oven to bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken has cooked through.

Serve with sliced cucumber, garnished with chopped peanuts and red pepper flakes.