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Chicken Satay with Easy Peanut Sauce

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Chicken Satay with Easy Peanut Sauce is a flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served with a creamy, savory-sweet peanut dipping sauce. It’s versatile enough for both weeknight meals and parties, offering bold Southeast Asian-inspired flavors with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic

1 lemon, juice only

2 tsp turmeric

2 tsp dried coriander

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp salt

2 tsp vegetable oil

1kg / 2 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts, cubed

4 tbsp natural peanut butter (smooth or chunky)

2 tsp soy sauce

2 tsp brown sugar

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp grated ginger

4 tbsp coconut milk

1 tbsp Sriracha sauce (or other chili sauce)

Salt, to taste

Water, to thin sauce

1 tbsp chopped peanuts, for topping

Instructions

  1. Blend garlic, lemon juice, turmeric, coriander, chili powder, salt, and vegetable oil into a smooth marinade.
  2. Coat cubed chicken pieces with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
  3. Prepare the peanut sauce: mix peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, grated ginger, coconut milk, and Sriracha in a bowl. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency. Season with salt to taste.
  4. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
  5. Grill skewers over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
  6. Serve hot with peanut sauce on the side, topped with chopped peanuts.

Notes

Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for extra juiciness.

Reduce or omit Sriracha for a milder sauce.

Increase coconut milk for creamier sauce or use chunky peanut butter for texture.

Can be baked at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes as an alternative to grilling.

Peanut sauce keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days; thin with water or coconut milk when reheating.

  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Southeast Asian
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 37g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg