Description
Chicken Satay Skewers are a mouthwatering dish featuring tender, marinated chicken grilled to perfection and paired with a rich peanut sauce. Bursting with sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors, these skewers are ideal for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. With minimal effort and simple ingredients, you can recreate this beloved Southeast Asian classic in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, peanut butter, minced garlic, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and coat them in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Soak Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving space between each piece.
- Grill: Cook skewers for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce mixed with lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg