Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers (with Peanut Sauce)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
653 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indonesian, American
Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers (with Peanut Sauce)
Description
For the chicken satay skewers, bite-sized chicken tenderloin pieces are marinated in a mixture of olive oil, honey, soy sauce, ground ginger, curry powder, and minced garlic. The marinade imparts a balance of sweet, savory, and warm spice flavors. The chicken is then threaded onto pre-soaked wooden skewers to ensure safety during grilling. Cooking is done by grilling or broiling until the chicken is done, locking in the marinade’s aroma and a subtle char.
The accompanying peanut dipping sauce is made by slowly stirring peanut butter with chicken stock to thin it, then adding fresh lime juice, dark brown sugar, curry powder, soy sauce, freshly grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. The sauce is heated gently until smooth and thick, giving a creamy, tangy, slightly sweet, and mildly spicy complement to the grilled meat.
These skewers can be served as appetizers, snacks, or part of a meal. The peanut sauce offers a contrasting creamy texture to the grilled chicken’s firmness. Together, the satay skewers and dipping sauce provide a harmonious balance of complex flavors and tender textures favored in Southeast Asian-inspired grilling.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 pound chicken tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
For the Peanut dipping sauce
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 14.5 ounces chicken stock
- 1/4 cup lime juice fresh
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ginger peeled, grated, fresh
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Instructions
For the chicken
- Thread chicken on skewers (soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes first)
- Mix the rest of the ingredients in a shallow pan.
- Coat skewered meat with marinade, and allow to marinate 30 minutes
- Grill or Broil chicken skewers until done
- Serve with Peanut dipping sauce
For the Peanut dipping sauce
- Place peanut butter in heavy medium saucepan.
- Slowly add chicken broth, then all other ingredients
- Stir over medium heat until smooth and thick, about 6 minutes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 653 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 653kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1425mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 1054mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 197IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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