Chicken Skewers with Peanut-Ginger Marinade

Name: Chicken Skewers with Peanut-Ginger Marinade
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT8H20M0.000S
Yield: 3 to 4 servings
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

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Level: Easy
Total: 8 hr 20 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 8 hr
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 3 to 4 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 8 hr 20 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 8 hr
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 3 to 4 servings

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

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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 to 8 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.