Description
Chicken Satay with Easy Thai Peanut Sauce brings a delicious twist to your weeknight dinner that’ll make your taste buds dance with Southeast Asian flavors. Grilled skewers dipped in creamy, nutty sauce guarantee a quick meal that sparks excitement at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Marinade and Flavoring:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
Sauce:
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
Instructions
- Combine ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp ground ginger in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant marinade.
- Submerge the chicken strips completely in the marinade, ensuring each piece gets thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors penetrate deeply.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated chicken strips carefully onto the prepared skewers.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat, around 375°F. Arrange skewers on the grill grates, leaving space between each.
- Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes on the first side until golden brown marks appear. Flip and cook another 5-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While grilling, whisk ¼ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup coconut milk, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp chili paste in a separate bowl until the sauce becomes silky smooth.
- Transfer the grilled chicken skewers to a serving plate and drizzle with the freshly made peanut sauce or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken for longer than 30 minutes deepens the flavor and helps tenderize the meat.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading chicken to prevent burning on the grill.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- The peanut sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making meal prep easier.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg