Description
These Thai Spicy Basil Chicken Skewers with Cashew Sauce and Gremolata Topping are a flavorful and vibrant dish perfect for grilling. Marinated chicken skewers are grilled to perfection, drizzled with a creamy cashew sauce, and topped with a zesty gremolata.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red chili (minced, or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai basil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- wooden or metal skewers
For the Cashew Sauce:
- 1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashews
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (or more to taste)
- 1 small garlic clove
For the Gremolata Topping:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 small garlic clove (grated)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, garlic, chili, and chopped Thai basil. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Prepare the Cashew Sauce: Blend all cashew sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Set aside.
- Create the Gremolata Topping: In a small bowl, combine gremolata ingredients and stir until well mixed.
- Skewer and Grill: Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with vegetable oil. Grill chicken skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and nicely charred.
- Serve: Drizzle skewers with cashew sauce and top with gremolata before serving.
Notes
- You can use chicken breast instead of thighs for this recipe.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Cashew sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
