Description
This Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a flavorful peanut sauce, then grilled or broiled to perfection and served with a creamy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (peanuts only, or peanuts and salt)
- 1 cup unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk (from a can)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (approximately 4 medium)
Serving Suggestions (All Optional):
- Crushed peanuts
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Make peanut sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Reserve 1 cup of the sauce for dipping.
- Marinate chicken: Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Toss with the remaining peanut sauce in a bowl. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Soak skewers: Soak bamboo skewers in warm water for 30 minutes before using.
- Thread skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Broil or grill: Broil or grill chicken skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Sprinkle with crushed peanuts and cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately with the reserved peanut sauce.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter made with only peanuts or peanuts and salt.
- Use unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk from a can, not a carton.
- Leftover chicken satay can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Leftover peanut sauce can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, bring chicken satay to room temperature and reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
