Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Chicken satay with peanut sauce brings the bold, aromatic flavors of Southeast Asia to your table. Tender chicken is marinated in spices, grilled to perfection, and served with a rich, creamy peanut dipping sauce. This irresistible, crowd-pleasing recipe is easy, flexible, and delivers profound flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Wooden or metal skewers
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Slice chicken thighs into long strips about 1 inch wide.
- In a large bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, coriander, turmeric, and olive oil.
- Add the chicken strips to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the peanut sauce. In a bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and warm water. Whisk until smooth and fully blended. Add more water if needed to thin the sauce to your liking.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread marinated chicken strips onto the skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until the chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks.
- Serve hot with the peanut sauce on the side or drizzled over the top.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSodium: 590mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
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