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Delicious Chicken Satay Recipe in 30 Minutes!

Chicken Satay Recipe

This chicken satay recipe delivers juicy, spiced skewers with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. It’s quick to make, full of protein, and perfect for light dinners, gatherings, or healthy meal prep.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Southeast Asian, Thai
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Calories: 252kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Grill pan or non-stick skillet
  • Tongs or skewers
  • Whisk or spoon (for sauce)
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Small saucepan (for satay sauce)

Ingredients

Chicken Skewers:

  • 3 chicken breasts cut into long thin strips
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
  • 200 ml 7 oz coconut milk from a tin
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger

Satay sauce:

  • 3 heaped tbsp smooth peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce use tamari for gluten free
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 200 ml 7 oz coconut milk from a tin
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • juice of 1 lime

To Serve:

  • 1 fresh red chilli thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander cilantro chopped
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes red pepper flakes
  • ¼ red onion peeled and finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp roasted peanuts roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, marinate chicken strips with soy sauce, garlic, coconut milk, cumin, coriander, and ground ginger for at least 30 minutes.
    In a mixing bowl, marinate chicken strips with soy sauce, garlic, coconut milk, cumin, coriander, and ground ginger for at least 30 minutes.
  • Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers evenly.
    Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers evenly.
  • Grill or pan-fry the skewers on medium-high heat until golden brown and fully cooked, turning occasionally.
    Grill or pan-fry the skewers on medium-high heat until golden brown and fully cooked, turning occasionally.
  • In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, chili flakes, sugar, and coriander.
    In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, chili flakes, sugar, and coriander.
  • Simmer the satay sauce on low heat, whisking until smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Plate the chicken skewers and drizzle with warm satay sauce.
    Plate the chicken skewers and drizzle with warm satay sauce.
  • Garnish with sliced red chili, red onion, coriander, roasted peanuts, and sesame seeds.
  • Serve hot with rice or a Skinny Margarita for a refreshing contrast.
    Serve hot with rice or a Skinny Margarita for a refreshing contrast.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 4mg