Photo: Chicken Skewers with Peanut-Ginger Marinade Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 orange, zested (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons peeled grated fresh ginger
- 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch wide strips
- Oil, for grill grate
- Skewers (soaked in water for 20 minutes if wooden)
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
- 1/3 cup roughly chopped roasted, salted peanuts, for serving
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, peanut butter, sugar, soy, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth and evenly combined. Reserve 1/3 cup of the mixture to serve as a dipping sauce. Put the marinade in a resalable plastic bag, add the chicken, seal the bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Heat a grill to medium heat, (350 degrees F), and rub the grate with a towel dipped in oil. Thread 1 to 2 chicken tenders on each skewer. Grill the chicken until thoroughly cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts. Serve hot or at room temperature with the reserved peanut sauce.
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By thollestelle
Winchester, VA
on March 25, 2013
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I liked and will try again.
Leftovers were even better!
update: I made this a second time, I cut back a little on the orange zest, I think I added too much the first time...This was delicious! A new regular at my house!
By greekmom1
Arcadia, CA
on August 26, 2012
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My family flipped over this marinade. We barbequed chicken breasts and thighs and served with a homemade peanut dipping sauce.YUM! Served with brown rice and an asian salad it was perfect. I doubled the recipe for 10 people.
By somebody10434566
Breckenridge, CO
on August 21, 2012
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Fabulous sauce! Could be used on almost any meat or tofu. I didn't have an orange, so I added the orange juice from concentrate and grated in some lime zest. Also hubby can't have the peppers and it was still tasty and complex on the pallet.
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