Chicken Satay Skewers With Peanut Sauce

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

You’ll love how easy and fun it is to make these Chicken Satay Skewers, perfect for any occasion. They’re packed with flavor and sure to impress your family and friends.

• Simple Ingredients: You only need a few pantry staples to create this delicious dish.
• Quick Prep: Marinate, skewer, and grill—it’s that straightforward!
• Versatile Serving: Great as an appetizer, snack, or even a main course with your favorite sides.

Recipe

Chicken satay skewers are a flavorful and popular dish, featuring tender marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served with a rich peanut sauce. This dish is perfect for gatherings or as a tasty appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic, ginger, coriander, and cumin. Add chicken strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Thread chicken onto skewers.
3. Grill over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
4. For the sauce, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Heat until smooth.
5. Serve skewers with peanut sauce.

Notes:

• Soak skewers to prevent burning.
• Adjust peanut sauce thickness with water if needed.

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Serving: 4

Calories: 280 per serving

Cuisine: Southeast Asian

Equipment

Preparing chicken satay skewers requires a few essential tools to guarantee even cooking and easy handling. Having the right equipment makes the process smoother and enhances the final result.

• Skewers (bamboo or metal)
• Grill or grill pan
• Mixing bowls
• Tongs
• Knife and cutting board
• Pastry brush (for basting)
• Measuring spoons and cups

Nutrition

Chicken Satay Skewers are a flavorful and protein-rich dish. Here’s a breakdown of their nutritional profile per serving:

What to Serve With This Recipe

I love pairing my chicken satay skewers with a fresh vegetable salad for a crisp, revitalizing contrast. Steamed jasmine rice is another favorite of mine, as it soaks up the peanut sauce perfectly. These sides make the meal feel complete without taking away from the star of the show.

Fresh Vegetable Salad

A bright, crunchy fresh vegetable salad makes the perfect side for chicken satay skewers, adding color and texture to your meal. I love tossing crisp cucumbers, shredded carrots, and red bell peppers with a tangy lime dressing—it balances the rich peanut sauce beautifully. A handful of fresh herbs like cilantro or mint gives it a revitalizing kick. It’s simple, vibrant, and pairs so well with the skewers!

Steamed Jasmine Rice

While the fresh vegetable salad brings a crisp, tangy contrast to the chicken satay skewers, steamed jasmine rice offers a comforting, fluffy base that ties everything together. I love how its subtle floral aroma complements the bold peanut sauce, soaking up every flavorful drop. It’s quick to make—just rinse the rice, steam it, and fluff with a fork. Trust me, it’s the perfect side to complete this meal.