Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Satay Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Grilled chicken skewers served with peanut sauce.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Skewers

Peanut Sauce

Method

Chicken Skewers Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a separate bowl, mix together soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, coconut milk, and salt. Pour this marinade over the chicken pieces and stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.

  3. 3

    Prepare Skewers

    If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning while grilling. If using metal skewers, you can skip this step.

  4. 4

    Skewer the Chicken

    Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.

Grilling the Chicken

  1. 5

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 6

    Grill the Skewers

    Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.

  3. 7

    Remove from Heat

    Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Peanut Sauce Preparation

  1. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, coconut milk, lime juice, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and water.

  2. 9

    Mix Until Smooth

    Whisk the ingredients together until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust the thickness by adding more water if necessary.

Serving

  1. 10

    Serve the Dish

    Serve the grilled chicken skewers warm with the peanut sauce on the side for dipping.

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