Thai Peanut Chicken Skewers with Coconut Rice

Name: Thai Peanut Chicken Skewers with Coconut Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lb Chicken Thighs; 0.5 cup Peanut Butter; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 2 tbsp Lime Juice; 1 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1 tsp Ginger; 1 clove Garlic; 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1.5 cup Jasmine Rice; 1 Coconut Milk; 0.5 cup Water; 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro

Tender chicken pieces marinated in a fragrant Thai peanut sauce, grilled until juicy, and served with fluffy coconut rice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. A sweet, savory, and satisfying meal.

Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

1.5 lb Chicken Thighs
0.5 cup Peanut Butter
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Lime Juice
1 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 tsp Ginger
1 clove Garlic
0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1.5 cup Jasmine Rice
1 Coconut Milk
0.5 cup Water
0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the sauce for serving. Add chicken pieces to the remaining sauce and marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to prevent burning.

For coconut rice: Combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook chicken skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred. Serve chicken skewers over coconut rice, drizzled with reserved peanut sauce and garnished with fresh cilantro.