Description
Chicken Satay with Easy Thai Peanut Sauce features tender grilled chicken paired with a rich, creamy peanut sauce that’s both savory and slightly spicy. A quick and flavorful dish perfect for appetizers or a main course.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Satay:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Skewers (wooden or metal)
For the Easy Thai Peanut Sauce:
½ cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Warm water (to thin the sauce)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, vegetable oil, oyster sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, coriander, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cut the chicken into strips and add it to the marinade. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, lime juice, and red chili flakes (if using). Gradually add warm water until you reach your desired sauce consistency. Set aside.
- Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Thread the marinated chicken strips onto the skewers, leaving some space in between each piece for even cooking.
- Place the skewers on the heated grill and cook for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
Notes
For a spicy peanut sauce, add more red chili flakes or a dash of sriracha.
If you prefer chicken breasts, they can be swapped out, but they may cook faster than thighs.
If using bamboo skewers, be sure to soak them for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
This dish can be served with steamed jasmine rice, cucumber salad, or a light Asian slaw for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
