Best Skewered Chicken Thighs With Peanut Sauce Nyt Recipes

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ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PEANUT BUTTER BARBECUE SAUCE



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Peanut butter is the surprise guest in this spicy-sweet barbecue sauce, which cooks up in just 10 minutes. This versatile sauce, which adds nutty richness and depth, keeps for 2 weeks in the fridge and also freezes well. You'll have quite a bit: This recipe yields 2 cups of sauce. It's great to have on hand, doing double-duty as a sauce or a fantastic marinade for chicken or baby back ribs. (If allergies are a concern, substitute in almond butter for the peanut butter.) Serve with sautéed green beans, roasted broccoli or coleslaw.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup minced onion (about 1/4 medium onion)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup natural smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons turbinado or light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Make the barbecue sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat oil. Add onion and cook over moderate medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until lightly caramelized and deepened in color, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining ingredients and 6 tablespoons water. Simmer until flavors are combined, and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Make the chicken: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Set a rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, oil and 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce and season with salt. Toss to evenly coat and arrange on the rack. Roast, using a brush to baste with the remaining 1/2 cup sauce every 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and deep golden in color, about 30 minutes. Serve with the leftover sauce on the side, or store sauce in the refrigerator for later use.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 757, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 54 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1442 milligrams, Sugar 35 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH DECONSTRUCTED PESTO



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Budget-friendly boneless, skinless chicken thighs are paired here with a version of pesto that is closer to salad than paste. For grilling, the thighs are tossed with olive oil and salt and pepper and threaded onto skewers. But they are not jammed together, so they cook fairly quickly. Simply toss with the pesto ingredients - fresh basil, olive oil, parmesan, pine nuts and garlic - and serve.

Provided by John Willoughby And Chris Schlesinger

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 entree servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces)
1 cup roughly chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
4 teaspoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Build a fire in your grill; when the flames have died down, all the coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the grill for about 5 seconds), you're ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn all burners to high, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes, then turn burners to medium.)
  • Combine the chicken, 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the salt and pepper in a large bowl and toss well to coat, then thread the chicken chunks onto the skewers so they press up against one another but aren't jammed together.
  • Put the skewers on the grill directly over the coals and cook, rolling the skewers around every 3 to 4 minutes to ensure all the sides are more or less evenly exposed to the heat, until lightly seared, about 12 to 14 minutes. To check for doneness, make a small cut and peek inside a couple of the chunks to be sure they are opaque all the way through with no pink.
  • Slide the chicken chunks off the skewers into a large bowl, add all the other ingredients one after the other, toss well to coat evenly, season to taste if needed and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 553, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 631 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds chicken tenders
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon allspice
Special equipment: bamboo skewers

Steps:

  • Combine peanut butter, stock, lime juice, soy sauce, hot chili flakes, cayenne and honey in a small saucepan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. When peanut butter has melted, season, to taste, with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
  • Preheat grill.
  • Skewer chicken tenders, brush both sides with oil and season with salt, pepper and allspice. Grill chicken until it is browned on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Serve with peanut sauce.

SKEWERED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PEANUT SAUCE - NYT



SKEWERED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PEANUT SAUCE - NYT image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup natural peanut butter, preferably chunky
1 tablespoon curry paste or curry powder, or to taste
1/2 cup fresh or canned coconut milk, approximately
1 tablespoon nam pla or soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Start charcoal or gas grill or heat broiler; fire should be moderately hot, and rack should be at least 4 inches from heat. If using wood skewers, soak them in water. 2. Put peanut butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; add curry paste or powder and enough coconut milk to achieve a creamy but quite thick consistency. Cook over low heat, whisking, until smooth; do not boil. Cool a bit, then stir in nam pla and lime juice. 3.Marinate chicken in this mixture for 5 minutes to an hour. Skewer chicken chunks, then grill or broil slowly, until nicely browned and cooked through, 10 minutes or longer. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and accompanied by lime.

SKEWERED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Chicken     Broil     Marinate     Peanut     Boil

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup natural peanut butter, preferably chunky
1 tablespoon curry paste (page 9) or curry powder, preferably homemade (pages 592-593), or to taste
About 1/2 cup coconut milk, homemade (page 584) or canned
2 tablespoons nam pla or soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
Lime wedges for serving
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Start a charcoal or gas grill or preheat the broiler; the fire should be only moderately hot, and the rack should be at least 4 inches from the heat source. Put the peanut butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; add the curry paste and enough coconut milk to achieve a creamy, stirrable consistency. Cook over low heat, whisking, for about 5 minutes; do not boil. Stir in the nam pla and lime juice.
  • Marinate the chicken in this mixture for 5 minutes or up to an hour. Grill or broil slowly, until nicely browned and cooked through, 10 minutes or longer.
  • Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh lime juice and garnished with cilantro.

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN SKEWERS



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"Most people associate peanut butter with snacks or desserts. This fantastic dish proves it also makes a mouthwatering sauce for chicken."-Jeanne Bennett, North Richland Hills, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 cups shredded red cabbage
Chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients; cook and stir over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until smooth. Reserve half of sauce for serving. Slice chicken lengthwise into 1-in. strips; thread onto 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers., Grill, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 2 minutes; turn and brush with sauce. Continue turning and basting for 4-6 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Place cabbage on a serving plate; top with chicken. Sprinkle with green onion. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH TARRAGON AND YOGURT



Grilled Chicken Skewers With Tarragon and Yogurt image

These grilled chicken skewers are gently spiced with a ginger-and-cumin yogurt marinade, which makes the meat exceedingly tender and cooks to fragrant curds. As they grill, the skewers are gilded with a tarragon-mint baste that tastes distinctly Persian. Restraint and a very hot grill are both key to getting a good char: Don't move the skewers until the yogurt is burnished and the meat releases from the grates. Color is flavor. Catch any juices that run out of the cooked skewers with warm pita bread. Leftovers make excellent chicken salad.

Provided by Clare de Boer

Categories     dinner, lunch, poultry, vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons kosher salt
8 scallions, trimmed
6 pita breads
2 1/2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
2 teaspoons roasted cumin seeds, bruised using a mortar and pestle
1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime), plus 4 lime wedges for serving
1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon, mint or both, plus more torn herbs for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare the chicken: Cut each thigh in half against the grain. Rub with salt and set aside.
  • Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, salt and garlic. Reserve and refrigerate 1 cup marinade for serving. Put remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag and add the ginger, cumin and chicken; squelch around to coat thoroughly then refrigerate for 1 hour, or up to 48 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 1 hour before you plan to grill. If using wooden skewers, immerse them in water to soak for 15 minutes. Alternatively, use metal skewers or none at all.
  • Prepare the grill: Clean the grate thoroughly and build a hot fire. The skewers will cook over intense, direct heat. The coals are ready when they glow red and the grate hisses when you drop water on it.
  • Thread the chicken lengthwise onto skewers (if using), then smear with the marinade from the bag.
  • Prepare the baste: Place the butter and salt in a small saucepan to melt on the cooler side of the grill (or use the stovetop). Once butter is melted, add the lime juice and chopped herbs; keep warm but do not boil.
  • Grilling in batches if necessary, place the chicken on the grill a few inches apart. When you see a good char forming underneath, about 3 to 5 minutes, gently tug a skewer or the chicken: If it feels very stuck, leave it a few more minutes before turning. When the chicken releases easily and looks nicely charred in places, flip it using a fish spatula to gently pry any stuck bits off the grate.
  • Baste the chicken with the herb butter and arrange the scallions in a single layer on the cooler edges of the grill. Let the chicken cook on the second side until firm and cooked through and turn the scallions occasionally until grill-marked and tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Grill the pitas until marked, about 1 minute, turning halfway through. Lay them on the serving platter and place the scallions and chicken on top. Drizzle the bread, scallions and chicken with any remaining warm herb butter. Dollop chicken with reserved marinade, squeeze with lime and top with extra tarragon or mint.

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