Description
Chicken Satay sizzles with Southeast Asian flavors that bring quick, zesty grilling excitement straight to your dinner table. Tender marinated chicken skewers get drizzled with creamy peanut sauce, making this easy 30-minute meal a total crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Primary Proteins:
- 3 chicken breasts
- 3 heaped tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
Marinade and Base Liquids:
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 lime juice
Spices and Garnishes:
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 fresh red chilli
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander
- ¼ red onion
- 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix 3 chopped chicken breasts with 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 200 ml coconut milk, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp coriander, and ¼ tsp ground ginger in a bowl. Let your chicken marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Slide the marinated chicken strips evenly onto wooden skewers, ensuring each piece is secure.
- Heat your grill or skillet to 400°F. Cook chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, rotating to achieve golden-brown exterior and internal temperature of 165°F.
- Create satay sauce by whisking 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 200 ml coconut milk, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, ½ tsp ground coriander, and lime juice in a small saucepan.
- Simmer your sauce at 200°F for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until it reaches a smooth, slightly thickened consistency.
- Transfer hot chicken skewers to a serving platter and generously drizzle with warm satay sauce.
- Scatter 1 thinly sliced red chili, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, ¼ finely sliced red onion, 1 tbsp roasted peanuts, and 1 tsp sesame seeds across the top for fresh, vibrant garnish.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to ensure deep flavor penetration and tender meat.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning during grilling.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Low-carb dieters can serve the satay over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice for a lighter meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indonesian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg