Chicken Satay with Easy Peanut Sauce Recipe
Chicken Satay with an Easy Peanut Sauce is a delicious and comforting dish featuring tender marinated chicken strips grilled to perfection and served with a creamy, tangy peanut sauce. This recipe combines a flavorful blend of spices and a quick homemade peanut sauce that adds a tasty twist to this classic favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp coconut milk
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Peanut Sauce
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup warm water
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, curry powder, minced garlic, ground turmeric, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken strips to the marinade, making sure they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken strips onto skewers, ensuring they are evenly spaced for consistent cooking.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 6–8 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, lime juice, hoisin sauce, honey, and warm water until smooth and well combined.
- Serve: Remove chicken from skewers, arrange on a serving plate, and serve with the peanut sauce for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of chili flakes or sriracha to the marinade or peanut sauce.
- If you don’t have a grill, cook the skewered chicken under a preheated broiler or on a stovetop grill pan.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
- The peanut sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar for a healthier option.
