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Chicken Satay Skewers Recipe
These chicken satay skewers are so satisfying. Inspired by Asian flavors, succulent marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and served with charred peppers and a delicious, rich peanut satay dipping sauce. This recipe is a true crowd-pleaser - the whole family will love them!
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 55 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
Chicken Satay
- ¼ cup EACH: rice vinegar and soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon EACH: brown sugar, fish sauce, and minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon EACH: ground turmeric and coriander
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ lb boneless chicken breasts cut into long, thin strips
- 2 large red peppers cut into 1-inch squares
- Chopped peanuts, cilantro, and minced red pepper or chili pepper to serve
Peanut Satay Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons EACH: water and soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon EACH: lime juice and brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, ginger, turmeric, coriander, and garlic in a medium-sized bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Place the bowl into your fridge and let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Taste and add salt if desired.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high. Skewer a red pepper square and a piece of chicken on a metal skewer. Repeat until all remaining chicken has been used. Discard the marinade.
- Grill the chicken skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the meat is fully cooked.
- Serve the chicken satay skewers brushed with some of the peanut dipping sauce and the rest on the side.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 skewer with dip
Calories
55kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
189mg
(8%)
Potassium
87mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
146IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 skewer with dip | |
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 146IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.