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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce Recipe


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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Juicy, spiced chicken satay skewers marinated in Southeast Asian flavors and grilled to perfection, served with creamy peanut sauce, rice, and pickled cucumbers for a delicious and balanced meal.


Ingredients

68 chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks

¼ small onion, minced

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbsp grated ginger

1 stalk lemongrass, minced (white part only)

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp curry powder

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

1 tsp ground coriander

Splash of soy sauce

2 Tbsp brown sugar

Juice of 1 lime

Salt and pepper to taste

1 small can coconut milk (about 5 oz / 150 ml)

2 heaping Tbsp peanut butter

1 Tbsp soy sauce (sauce)

1 Tbsp brown sugar (sauce)

1 tsp sriracha (or to taste)

Splash of rice vinegar

Juice of ½ lime (sauce)

Salt and pepper to taste

Rice and sliced cucumber, for serving


Instructions

  1. Mince aromatics and cut chicken into chunks. Combine all marinade ingredients and marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Soak skewers for 10–15 minutes. Prepare rice and cucumber sides.
  3. Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers.
  4. Cook skewers on grill or pan over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (165 °F / 74 °C).
  5. In a saucepan, combine and whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients. Adjust seasoning to taste and warm gently.
  6. Brush cooked chicken with some peanut sauce for glaze.
  7. Serve skewers over rice with cucumber and extra peanut sauce. Garnish with lime wedges or chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Use chicken breast if preferred, but monitor doneness closely.
  • Peanut sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated.
  • Add chilies or more sriracha for spicier sauce.
  • Omit lemongrass or replace with lime zest if unavailable.
  • Use nut-free butters like sunflower seed butter for allergies.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Southeast Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (skewers, rice, sauce)
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg