Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Satay Recipe

Inspired by Poor Calvin's
Time2h
Serves4

Grilled chicken skewers served with peanut sauce.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Peanut Sauce

Skewers

Method

Chicken Marinade

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into thin strips, approximately 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, coconut milk, and salt. Add the chicken strips to the marinade, making sure they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.

Peanut Sauce

  1. 3

    Mix Peanut Sauce Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and water until smooth and well combined.

  2. 4

    Adjust Consistency

    If the sauce is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Add red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Set aside.

Grilling the Chicken

  1. 5

    Prepare Skewers

    If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. If using metal skewers, ensure they are clean.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Skewers

    Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread the strips onto the skewers, about 4-5 pieces per skewer.

  3. 7

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.

  4. 8

    Grill the Chicken

    Place the chicken skewers on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve the Chicken Satay

    Remove the skewers from the grill, and serve hot with the prepared peanut sauce on the side for dipping.

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