Chicken Satay Peanut Sauce (Print Version)
Grilled, spiced chicken skewers with a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce and fresh herb garnish.
# What You Need:
→ For the 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
→ For the 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 lime juice
17 - 1 teaspoon chili sauce (adjust to taste)
18 - 1 garlic clove, minced
19 - 2-3 tablespoons warm water (to thin as needed)
→ For Garnish & Serving
20 - 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts
21 - Fresh coriander leaves
22 - Lime wedges
# How To Make:
01 - In a large bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Add chicken strips and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (up to overnight for best flavor).
02 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
03 - Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
04 - Preheat a grill, grill pan, or broiler to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and charred at the edges.
05 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, chili sauce, and garlic. Stir until smooth and gently warmed through. Add warm water as needed to reach desired consistency.
06 - Serve chicken skewers hot, drizzled with peanut sauce and garnished with chopped peanuts, coriander, and lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade creates layers of flavor that penetrate deep into the chicken, making every bite incredibly tender and aromatic
- That creamy peanut sauce is the kind of dip you will want to put on everything, not just the skewers
02 -
- I once forgot to soak the wooden skewers and watched them catch fire right on the grill, so do not skip that step
- Letting the chicken marinate overnight transforms it from good to absolutely incredible
03 -
- Leftover peanut sauce keeps in the fridge for a week and is incredible drizzled over rice bowls
- If the sauce thickens in the fridge, whisk in a little warm water to bring it back to life