Thai Spicy Chicken & Pineapple Skewers with Peanut Sauce

About this meal

A high-protein, muscle-building Thai meal featuring grilled chicken marinated in a spicy lemongrass and chili marinade, paired with juicy pineapple chunks, and served with a creamy homemade peanut sauce. Packed with vibrant flavors and nutrient-dense ingredients to support muscle gain.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast (boneless, skinless) — 300g (about 2 medium breasts)
• Fresh pineapple — 200g (about 1/2 small pineapple)
• Red bell pepper — 1 large
• Red onion — 1 medium
• Lemongrass (minced) — 2 tablespoons
• Fresh garlic (minced) — 2 cloves
• Fresh ginger (minced) — 1 tablespoon
• Bird's eye chili (or Thai chili, finely chopped) — 1-2, to taste
• Soy sauce (low sodium) — 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce — 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice — 2 tablespoons
• Honey — 1 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro (chopped) — 2 tablespoons
• Extra-virgin olive oil — 1 tablespoon
• Natural peanut butter (unsweetened) — 2 tablespoons
• Coconut milk (unsweetened) — 1/4 cup
• Roasted peanuts (crushed, for topping) — 1 tablespoon
• Fresh lime (wedges, for serving) — 1/2 lime

Steps

1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
2. Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. Peel and cut pineapple into chunks, and slice bell pepper and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
3. Mix lemongrass, garlic, ginger, Thai chili, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey, olive oil, and half the chopped cilantro in a bowl to make the marinade.
4. Add chicken cubes to the marinade and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for best flavor).
5. Thread marinated chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, and red onion alternately onto skewers.
6. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill skewers, turning occasionally and basting with leftover marinade, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred (about 10-12 minutes).
7. For the peanut sauce: In a small pan, whisk peanut butter, coconut milk, a bit of lime juice, a pinch of chili, and a splash of water. Warm over low heat until smooth and creamy.
8. Serve skewers hot, drizzled with peanut sauce, a sprinkle of roasted peanuts, extra cilantro, and lime wedges on the side.