Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce (Printable)
Tender grilled chicken skewers with aromatic spices and rich peanut sauce
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 1.3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 3/4-inch strips
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons coconut milk
04 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
06 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
09 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Peanut Sauce
12 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
13 - 2/3 cup coconut milk
14 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
15 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
17 - 1 teaspoon chili sauce (such as Sriracha), adjust to taste
18 - 1 garlic clove, minced
19 - 2-3 tablespoons warm water, as needed to thin
→ Garnish & Serving
20 - 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts
21 - Fresh coriander leaves
22 - Lime wedges
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, vegetable oil, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garlic, ginger, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Add chicken strips and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for maximum flavor penetration.
02 - If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent scorching. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces for even heat circulation.
03 - Heat grill, grill pan, or broiler to medium-high temperature, approximately 400°F.
04 - Place skewers on hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and develops slight char at edges.
05 - While chicken grills, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, chili sauce, and garlic in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until mixture is smooth and warmed through. Add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired dipping consistency is reached.
06 - Arrange hot skewers on serving platter. Drizzle generously with warm peanut sauce and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts and fresh coriander leaves. Accompany with lime wedges for squeezing.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The marinade transforms everyday chicken into something that tastes like it came from a professional kitchen, but the ingredients are probably already in your pantry
- That peanut sauce is the kind of thing youll want to drizzle on everythingroast vegetables, noodles, even straight from the spoon when nobody is watching
02 -
- Do not skip the marinating time, even if you are in a hurry, because it is what makes the chicken taste like it has been slow cooked
- The peanut sauce thickens as it cools, so keep it warm or thin it with a little more water before serving
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before threading it onto skewers so it gets better grill marks
- Keep a spray bottle of water nearby to tame any flare-ups from dripping marinade