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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Delicious and authentic chicken satay with a savory peanut sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal or appetizer.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • grill or large skillet
  • small saucepan
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken Satay

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
  • 0.5 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 0.5 tsp red chili flakes optional
  • 12 bamboo skewers soaked in water

Peanut Sauce

  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp sesame oil
  • 0.25 tsp red chili flakes optional

Instructions
 

Chicken Satay

  • Cut the chicken into thin strips and combine with coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, curry powder, turmeric, garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes in a bowl.
  • Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Thread the marinated chicken onto the pre-soaked bamboo skewers.
  • Grill or pan-fry the chicken satay over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, until cooked through and lightly charred.

Peanut Sauce

  • Whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and red chili flakes in a small saucepan.
  • Heat the sauce over low heat, stirring continuously until warmed through and smooth.

Serving

  • Serve the cooked chicken satay immediately with the warm peanut sauce for dipping.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with chopped cilantro and crushed peanuts.