Chicken Satay Recipe
Grilled marinated sliced chicken breast on skewers. Served with cucumber salad and peanut sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Satay Marinade
Cucumber Salad
Peanut Sauce
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, peanut butter, coconut milk, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, and cayenne pepper. Mix well until smooth.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the sliced chicken breast to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for better flavor.
Preparing Cucumber Salad
- 3
- 4
Make the Dressing
In a separate small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves.
- 5
Making Peanut Sauce
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, water, sugar, minced garlic, and cayenne pepper.
- 7
Heat the Sauce
Stir the mixture until smooth and heated through. Adjust seasoning with more cayenne pepper if desired. Remove from heat and set aside.
Grilling Chicken Satay
- 8
Prepare Skewers
Pre-soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. If using metal skewers, they can be used directly.
- 9
Skewering the Chicken
Thread marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving some space between each piece.
- 10
- 11
Serve
Serve the grilled chicken satay with the cucumber salad and peanut sauce on the side.
