Chicken Satay with Easy Peanut Sauce Recipe
Chicken Satay with an Easy Peanut Sauce is a delightful comfort-food favorite featuring tender marinated chicken strips grilled to perfection and served with a creamy, tangy peanut sauce. This recipe combines aromatic spices and a touch of sweetness, making it a perfect appetizer or main course with a Southeast Asian flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp coconut milk
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Peanut Sauce
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup warm water
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, curry powder, minced garlic, ground turmeric, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Skewer the chicken: Thread the marinated chicken strips onto skewers, arranging them evenly for uniform cooking.
- Grill the skewers: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken skewers on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through with a slight char.
- Make the peanut sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, hoisin sauce, honey, and warm water until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Remove the chicken satay from the grill and serve hot with the prepared peanut sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for longer than 20 minutes, up to 2 hours if possible.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the skewers on a grill pan or under a broiler in your oven.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best tang in the peanut sauce.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Adjust the peanut sauce consistency by adding more warm water if needed.
