Grilled Chicken Skewers With Coconut Rice & Peanut Sauce
Grilled Chicken Skewers with Coconut Rice & Peanut Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy grilled chicken pieces, fragrant coconut rice, and a rich peanut sauce. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight meals, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. The tender chicken, marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, honey, and lime juice, pairs beautifully with the creamy coconut rice that adds a tropical touch. Drizzle it all with a homemade peanut sauce for an added layer of flavor that makes every bite irresistible. Plus, this versatile dish can be customized to fit various dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook jasmine rice by boiling it with coconut milk and water until tender.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sriracha (if using), and water to create the peanut sauce.
- Serve skewers over coconut rice and drizzle with peanut sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with coconut rice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg