Description
Chicken satay with peanut sauce is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of Southeast Asia right to your kitchen. This recipe features tender, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with a creamy, nutty peanut sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends with its vibrant flavors and inviting presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together garlic, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and coconut milk in a bowl until smooth.
- Cut chicken breasts into strips and add to the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
- Preheat your grill or broiler. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill skewers over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- While grilling, prepare the peanut sauce by mixing peanut butter with soy sauce, lime juice, and warm water until smooth.
- Serve grilled skewers on a platter with peanut sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg