Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Flavor-infused chicken satay skewers are first marinated in Thai spices then grilled for added flavor. Paired with peanut sauce, this easy chicken satay recipe delivers 40g of protein per serving along with restaurant-quality taste using simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick dinner, appetizer, and is freezer-friendly for meal prep.
Servings 6
Calories 397kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless
Marinade
- ½ cup Thai coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon red curry paste
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tbp garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste or ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
Peanut Sauce
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup Thai coconut milk
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon chili paste (Sambal Oelek) or Sriracha sauce for heat, adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- ½ tablespoon ginger paste
Garnish
- 1 lime wedged
Instructions
- Butterfly chicken breasts and cut into 1-inchstrips.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine marinade ingredients: coconut milk, red curry paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, curry powder, turmeric, and coriander.
- Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- While chicken is marinating, soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning during grilling Skewer chicken onto the wooden skewers.
- Lightly grease grill then preheat to medium heat (350–400°F).Place chicken skewers on the grill and cook until browned on each side and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve skewers with peanut sauce and lime wedges.
Notes
- Marinate at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) for deeper flavor.
- Cut chicken evenly. Uniform strips help the chicken cook evenly and stay moist.
- Oil the grill grates. Lightly oil grates to prevent sticking and tearing.
- Taste peanut sauce before serving. Adjust sweetness, salt, or spice to match your preference.
- Rest briefly before serving. Let skewers rest 2–3 minutes so juices redistribute.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1385mg | Potassium: 844mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 851IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg
