Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Delicious chicken skewers marinated in a flavorful mixture, grilled to perfection, and served with a creamy peanut sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime (about 3 tbsp)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix the coconut milk, soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, and lime juice. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. Let the chicken soak up all those delicious flavors for at least one hour or overnight for a more robust taste.
- Prepare skewers: While your chicken is absorbing the marinade, take some wooden skewers and soak them in water for about 30 minutes. This simple step prevents them from burning when they hit the grill!
- Thread the chicken: Once the chicken has marinated, it’s time to assemble! Thread the marinated pieces onto the soaked skewers. Make sure to leave a little space between each piece for that delightful smoky flavor during grilling.
- Grill the skewers: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they’re cooked through and beautifully charred.
- Make the peanut sauce: While you’re grilling, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and coconut milk until you achieve a silky, smooth consistency.
- Serve the chicken satays: Transfer the grilled chicken satays to plates and generously drizzle with the peanut sauce. Serve the extra sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts or make it vegan using tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg