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Easy Chicken Satay Recipe with Creamy Peanut Sauce

Easy Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1/2 cup Full-fat coconut milk for marinade
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp Yellow curry powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 1/2 cup Creamy peanut butter for peanut sauce
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce for peanut sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha or chili garlic sauce for peanut sauce
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice for peanut sauce
  • 1 tbsp Honey for peanut sauce
  • 1/4 cup Warm water to thin sauce
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Peanuts crushed, for garnish
  • 1 whole Lime cut into wedges, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, soy sauce, curry powder, turmeric, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, and fish sauce.
  • Add the sliced chicken to the marinade, tossing to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.
  • While the chicken marinates, prepare the peanut sauce by whisking together the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, fresh lime juice, and honey in a small bowl.
  • Gradually whisk warm water into the peanut sauce mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches a smooth, dippable consistency. Set aside.
  • If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water to soak for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces tightly onto the prepared skewers.
  • Grill the chicken skewers for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning once, until charred and the internal temperature reaches 165F.
  • Transfer the cooked satay to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, crushed peanuts, and lime wedges. Serve immediately with the prepared peanut sauce.