Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of chicken satay with creamy peanut sauce, a dish that brings the essence of street food to your kitchen. Juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and served with a rich, nutty sauce will impress your guests and elevate any gathering. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this recipe promises an unforgettable culinary experience that is both easy to prepare and delightful to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Create the Marinade: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, and lime juice. Whisk until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and add to the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Peanut Sauce: In another bowl, mix peanut butter with coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill skewers for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve: Serve immediately drizzled with peanut sauce alongside fresh veggies or rice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg