Festival Classic Lunch: Grilled Chicken Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Festival Classic Lunch: Grilled Chicken Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Discover this delicious and easy copycat recipe for Grilled Chicken Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce that captures the essence of a festival classic.

πŸ•’ Prep - 10 minutes, Cook - 8 minutes, Total - 18 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: American

Allergens

Soy, Peanuts

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp sriracha 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper, to taste Wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Preheat grill or stovetop grill pan to medium high heat.
  2. Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes and thread onto soaked skewers. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, and minced garlic until smooth.
  4. Grill chicken skewers for 6 8 minutes, turning frequently, until cooked through. Brush with spicy peanut sauce during the last 2 minutes of grilling.
  5. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 2 minutes before serving. Drizzle with additional sauce if desired.

Chef’s Insight

Marinate the chicken skewers for an hour before grilling for extra flavor.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the sauce to your preference.

Cultural or Historical Background

This dish draws inspiration from the popular street food found at festivals across America.