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Chicken Satay skewers served with a rich peanut sauce

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Tender marinated chicken skewers, grilled to perfection and served with a rich, savory homemade peanut sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Satay
  • 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Peanut Sauce
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp ginger, grated
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.5 cup warm water or more, to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Bamboor or metal skewers
  • Grilling pan or outdoor grill
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Chicken Satay
  1. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, curry powder, coriander, cumin, turmeric, minced garlic, shallot, and vegetable oil in a bowl, then add chicken strips, mix, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. thread the marinated chicken strips onto the skewers after soaking bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  3. Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan, then gradually whisk in warm water until desired consistency and heat gently without boiling.
  4. Preheat and lightly oil a grill or grilling pan over medium-high heat, then cook chicken skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until done.
  5. Serve the grilled chicken satay immediately with the warm peanut sauce, garnished with chopped peanuts or fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the grilled satay just before serving.
The peanut sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently and add a little water if needed to thin it out.