Appetizers & Party
Chicken Skewers Appetizer
These bite-sized chicken skewers are built for a party spread — marinated in a quick, savory-sweet blend, grilled or broiled fast, and served with an easy peanut dipping sauce. They disappear quickly off any appetizer table.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Easy handheld appetizer for a crowd
- Quick marinade, fast cooking
- Peanut dipping sauce is a guaranteed hit
- Can be grilled, broiled or pan-seared
Ingredients
Full ingredient list below — check off items as you shop or cook.
Instructions
- Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, garlic and curry powder if using. Add the chicken strips, coat well, and marinate for at least 20 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Thread the marinated chicken strips onto soaked wooden skewers.
- Preheat a grill, broiler, or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Cook the skewers for 5-6 minutes per side, until charred at the edges and cooked through (165°F/74°C internal).
- For the dipping sauce, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey and warm water until smooth, adding more water if needed to reach a dippable consistency.
- Garnish the skewers with chopped peanuts and cilantro and serve with the peanut sauce.
Tips for success
- Cutting the chicken into thin strips rather than chunks means it cooks fast and threads easily onto skewers.
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 20-30 minutes to prevent them from burning.
- The peanut sauce can be made ahead and keeps well in the fridge for several days.
- These skewers can be made ahead and reheated gently, or served at room temperature for a party spread.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make these skewers ahead for a party?
Yes, marinate and skewer the chicken ahead, then grill or broil close to serving time; the peanut sauce can be made a few days in advance.
What can I use instead of peanut butter for the sauce?
Almond butter or sunflower seed butter both work as substitutes if there's a peanut allergy concern.
Can I bake these instead of grilling?
Yes, broil on a sheet pan for about 8-10 minutes, turning once, until charred and cooked through.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Use tamari instead of soy sauce and check the fish sauce label, and it becomes a gluten-free appetizer.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 218 |
| Protein | 19g |
| Carbs | 10g |
| Fat | 12g |
| Sodium | 620mg |
| Sugar | 8g |
Nutrition values are estimates and will vary based on exact ingredients and brands used.
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