Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce
Skewered chicken thighs glazed in a quick peanut sauce inspired by Madura's street-food staple. Charred edges, nutty richness, ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp sambal oelek or sriracha
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken thighs into 1.5-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sambal, and brown sugar with 2 tbsp water until pourable.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Add chicken, don't stir for 2 minutes until edges brown. Toss, cook 2 more minutes until no pink remains.
- 5
Pour sauce over chicken and stir to coat. Simmer 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats each piece.
- 6
Serve hot over rice with lime wedges and fresh cilantro if you have it.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- cutting board
- knife
- paper towels
- whisk
- small bowl
- wooden spoon or spatula
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