Chicken Satay Recipe
Grilled chicken skewers served with peanut sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Satay
For the Peanut Sauce
Method
Preparing the Chicken Satay
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well mixed.
- 2
Add Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken thighs into strips and add them to the marinade. Make sure the chicken is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- 3
Soak Skewers
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
- 4
Skewer the Chicken
Once marinated, thread the chicken strips onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
Cooking the Chicken Satay
- 5
Preheat Grill
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 6
Preparing the Peanut Sauce
- 7
Mix Peanut Sauce Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth and well combined.
- 8
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more water until desired consistency is reached.
Serving
- 9
Serve
Serve the grilled chicken satay hot with the peanut sauce on the side for dipping.
