Thai Chicken Skewers with Sweet Chili Sauce
Equipment
- bamboo skewers
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 5 large chicken thighs - cut into 1” pieces
Marinade Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili powder - optional
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 pinch sugar
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- 1 tbsp mayo
- 1/4 tsp soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 pinch of salt
- Black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
Make the marinade:
- In a large bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients and mix well.
Marinate the chicken:
- Add the chicken thigh pieces to the marinade, mix until fully combined and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
Assemble the skewers:
- Thread the chicken pieces onto skewer that will fit into your air fryer. Pack the chicken pieces together without leaving gaps so they stay moist.
Cook the skewers:
- Air fry at 400°F for 17-20 minutes until fully cooked through.
Make the sauce:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until smooth, set aside.
Finish:
- When the chicken skewers are done cooking, drizzle 2-3 teaspoons of prepared sauce over each skewer.
Serve:
- Enjoy warm over steamed white rice. Optional: add a squeeze of lime juice or a sprinkle of extra chopped cilantro on top.
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