Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of chicken satay with peanut sauce, featuring tender, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection. Paired with a creamy peanut sauce that balances savory and sweet notes, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp chili paste (or to taste)
Instructions
- 1. Marinade Preparation: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, coconut milk, minced garlic, and brown sugar. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best results).
- 2. Skewering: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers.
- 3. Grilling: Grill skewers for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4. Sauce Creation: In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, lime juice, chili paste, and a splash of water until smooth.
- 5. Plating: Serve grilled chicken skewers drizzled with peanut sauce. Garnish with chopped peanuts or cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg