Chicken Satay Recipe
This wonderfully simple chicken satay recipe includes a rich, sweet and tangy peanut sauce for dipping. Share these juicy, tender and flavorful chicken skewers as an exciting appetizer or fun main dish with your favorite Thai food-inspired sides!
Servings: 4
Calories: 690kcal
Equipment
- 1 Thick bamboo or metal skewers
Ingredients
For the Chicken Satay:
- 1-1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Wooden Skewers, soaked
For the Peanut Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce, optional
Instructions
- Combine the coconut milk, brown sugar, fish sauce and spices in a large zip lock bag. Shake and add the chicken tenders. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to direct medium heat. Weave each tender onto a skewer and lay on a foil-covered cookie sheet.
- Grill the Thai chicken satay for 3 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, puree all the ingredients for the peanut sauce in the blender and set aside.
- Serve the chicken satay skewers over jasmine rice with spicy peanut sauce for dipping.
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Notes
- Storing Leftovers - Leftover chicken skewers are marvelous to include in your weekly meal plan! Cool them completely before transferring to an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The sauce can be stored in a separate container and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freezing - You can freeze the chicken, but I recommend taking them off of the skewers first. Then place them in an airtight plastic bag or storage container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Reheating - Remove the bamboo skewers from the meat, and reheat the chicken in the microwave in short 10-20 second bursts on 50% power.
Nutrition
Serving: 5oz | Calories: 690kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 2458mg | Potassium: 1122mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3.7mg