Chicken Satay Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
532 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Satay Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Description
The chicken strips soak in a marinade of coconut milk, soy sauce, yellow and red curry powders, and honey for an hour to absorb a mildly sweet and aromatic curry flavor. The chicken is then threaded onto skewers and cooked over medium heat on a grill or in the oven until cooked through yet juicy.
The accompanying peanut sauce is prepared from the marinade's reserved coconut milk, creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, Sriracha or red pepper flakes, fish sauce, lime juice, and honey. It provides a creamy, tangy, spicy complement that pairs with the subtle sweetness and firm texture of the grilled chicken skewers.
The skewers can be served warm with the peanut dipping sauce for an appetizer or main dish. Various alternative sauces like tzatziki, chimichurri, or honey mustard are suggested for different flavor profiles.
Notes provide ideas for sauce variations, nut-free peanut butter substitutes, and additional sauces to complement the skewers, allowing flavor customization to taste or dietary needs.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast sliced into 1-inch thick strips
chicken marinade
- ½ cup coconut milk reserve remaining coconut milk for peanut sauce, canned, unsweetened
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
- 1 teaspoons red curry paste OR additional 1T yellow curry power
- 2 tablespoons honey
peanut sauce
- coconut milk reserved from the can
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce or 1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce or 1T extra soy sauce
- lime juice of 1
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together all marinade ingredients.
- Add chicken, toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- While chicken is marinating, prepare the peanut sauce by combining all ingredients and stirring well. Set aside.
- Skewer the chicken and grill over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, turning throughout to ensure even cooking OR bake on a sheet pan at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve warm with peanut sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- Tzatziki sauce can be served alongside for a fresh garlic-cilantro addition.
- Argentinian chimichurri with cilantro and garlic complements the curry marinade flavors well.
- Cilantro lime avocado sauce adds a green, healthy fat element to the dips.
- Honey mustard sauce offers a tangy and sweet contrast for the skewers.
- Use store-bought hoisin or teriyaki as an alternative drizzle for savory sweetness.
- For a nut-free option, substitute regular peanut butter with a product like Wowbutter in the peanut sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 3155mg | 131% |
| Potassium | 1043mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 263IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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