Description
Succulent chicken satay skewers embody Southeast Asian culinary magic with tender marinated meat and rich peanut sauce. Malaysian and Indonesian influences shine through this crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll savor bite by delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 tbsps low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1/2 tbsp fish sauce or additional 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsps fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 2 tsps ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 5 tbsps creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tsps fish sauce or additional 2 tsps soy sauce
- 2 tsps Sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- chopped fresh cilantro
- chopped unsalted roasted peanuts
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by blending soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey, Sriracha, ground ginger, and minced garlic in a mixing vessel.
- Immerse chicken strips into the marinade, ensuring complete coverage, and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Heat outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature (around 400°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade, carefully thread strips onto pre-soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill skewers for approximately 4-6 minutes per side, rotating to achieve uniform golden-brown char and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While grilling, prepare peanut sauce by whisking chicken broth, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, fish sauce, Sriracha, ground ginger, and minced garlic in a saucepan.
- Simmer sauce over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring continuously until mixture transforms into a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Finish sauce by incorporating fresh lime juice, adjusting seasoning if needed.
- Transfer grilled skewers to serving platter, generously drizzle with warm peanut sauce.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, crushed roasted peanuts, and lime wedges for vibrant presentation and added zest.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and potential charring.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain similar umami depth.
- Adjust Sriracha quantity to control spice level, making the dish suitable for different heat tolerances.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indonesian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 261 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg