Chicken Satay Skewers Peanut Sauce (Printable)
Tender grilled chicken skewers marinated in aromatic spices with rich, creamy peanut sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 1.3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 3/4-inch strips
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons coconut milk
04 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
06 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
09 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Peanut Sauce
12 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
13 - 2/3 cup coconut milk
14 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
15 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
17 - 1 teaspoon chili sauce, adjust to taste
18 - 1 garlic clove, minced
19 - 2-3 tablespoons warm water, as needed
→ Garnish & Serving
20 - 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts
21 - Fresh coriander leaves
22 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, vegetable oil, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garlic, ginger, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
02 - Add chicken strips to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for maximum flavor absorption.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent scorching. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces for even cooking.
04 - Preheat grill, grill pan, or broiler to medium-high heat. Cook skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until chicken is fully cooked and develops light char marks at edges.
05 - Combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, chili sauce, and minced garlic in small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until smooth and warmed through. Add warm water to achieve desired pouring consistency.
06 - Arrange hot skewers on serving platter. Drizzle generously with peanut sauce and sprinkle with chopped peanuts, fresh coriander leaves. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The marinade transforms ordinary chicken into something extraordinary with minimal effort
- That homemade peanut sauce puts restaurant versions to shame and comes together in minutes
- Everything can be prepped ahead, leaving you free to enjoy your own party
02 -
- Soaking wooden skewers is not optional unless you want them to burn to a crisp on the grill
- Letting the chicken marinate overnight transforms this from good to absolutely incredible
- The peanut sauce thickens as it cools, so keep it warm or add more water before serving
03 -
- Pound your chicken slightly to an even thickness for more consistent cooking
- Reserve a little marinade before adding the raw chicken to brush on during grilling
- A blowtorch works wonders for extra char if your grill is not hot enough