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Grilled chicken skewers on a white plate, garnished with parsley, placed on a beige cloth.
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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

This flavorful Thai-inspired dish combines juicy grilled chicken skewers with a rich and creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, it’s easy to make and endlessly versatile. Pair it with rice and a crisp salad for a perfect meal.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Keyword chicken skewers, thai chicken satay
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 248kcal
Author Robin Donovan

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the peanut sauce

  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water

Instructions

  • Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ginger, honey, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Make the peanut sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes. Gradually add warm water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  • Thread the chicken: Soak wooden skewers in water if using. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving some space between each piece.
  • Grill the chicken: Preheat a grill or broiler. Cook the skewers for about 4–5 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
  • Serve: Drizzle peanut sauce over the skewers or serve it as a dipping sauce on the side.

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Notes

Notes: For a spicier kick, add a splash of sriracha to the peanut sauce. You can also substitute tofu for chicken to make this vegetarian.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1175mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg