Description
Chicken Satay features tender marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with a creamy homemade peanut sauce. This easy recipe delivers authentic Southeast Asian flavor in under 90 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch strips
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Wooden skewers (soaked 30 minutes)
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2–4 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
1. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, curry powder, coriander, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and salt to create the marinade.
2. Add chicken strips and coat well. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
3. Whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and warm water until smooth and dippable.
4. Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
5. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
6. Cook skewers 3–4 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
7. Rest 2–3 minutes before serving with peanut sauce.
Notes
- Do not marinate longer than 2 hours to avoid mushy texture.
- Always soak wooden skewers to prevent burning.
- Adjust peanut sauce consistency with warm water as needed.
- Store leftovers up to 4 days refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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