Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRuuthai's KitchenSatay Chicken Recipe

Satay Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Ruuthai's Kitchen
Time1h
Serves4

Grilled chicken skewers served with peanut sauce.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Skewers

Method

Marinating Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 1-2 inches.

  2. 2

    Mix Marinade

    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, and sesame oil. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.

  3. 3

    Marinate Chicken

    Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, coating them thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for more flavor).

Preparing Peanut Sauce

  1. 4

    Mix Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, chili paste, and water.

  2. 5

    Cook Sauce

    Over medium heat, stir the mixture until it is smooth and heated through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Grilling Skewers

  1. 6

    Prepare Skewers

    Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent burning.

  2. 7

    Assemble Skewers

    Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, packing them tightly but not so much that they can't cook evenly.

  3. 8

    Grill Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Remove the skewers from the grill and serve hot with the peanut sauce on the side.

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