Description
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is a mouthwatering Southeast Asian dish that features succulent marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and drizzled with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal, making it ideal for weeknight dinners, special occasions, or casual gatherings. Each bite bursts with flavor, ensuring your friends and family will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate Chicken: Cut chicken into strips and combine garlic, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- 2. Prepare Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- 3. Make Peanut Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, mix peanut butter and coconut milk until smooth. Stir in soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes; simmer until combined.
- 4. Grill Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- 5. Serve: Drizzle grilled skewers with peanut sauce and garnish with chopped peanuts or cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg