Satay Chicken Recipe
Grilled chicken skewers served with peanut sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Peanut Sauce
For Serving
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add to the marinade. Mix well to coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Making the Peanut Sauce
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan over medium heat, add peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, chili paste, and water. Stir continuously until smooth and heated through.
- 4
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water until desired consistency is reached. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Grilling the Chicken
- 5
Prepare the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- 6
Skewer the Chicken
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
- 7
Serving
- 8
Plate the Chicken
Remove the skewers from the grill and place them on a serving platter.
- 9
Serve with Peanut Sauce
Drizzle the peanut sauce over the chicken skewers and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.