Satay Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Tender marinated chicken threaded on skewers and grilled until charred, served with a rich, creamy peanut dipping sauce. A beloved Malaysian street food appetizer.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb chicken breast
- 3 whole shallots
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp coriander
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp red chili paste
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp palm sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes about 1.5 inches, then pat dry with paper towels. Finely mince the shallots, garlic, and ginger using a food processor or mortar and pestle until a paste forms.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the shallot-garlic-ginger paste with turmeric, cumin, coriander, 0.25 cup coconut milk, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and brown sugar, stirring until smooth. Add chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated, then cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
- 3
While chicken marinates, make the peanut sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together peanut butter, 0.5 cup coconut milk, lime juice, 1 tbsp fish sauce, red chili paste, minced garlic, and palm sugar over medium heat. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy, then remove from heat.
- 4
Thread marinated chicken onto wooden or metal skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces for even cooking. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes before threading.
- 5
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grates. Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side over high heat until the chicken is cooked through and charred at the edges, about 7-8 minutes total.
- 6
Transfer grilled satay skewers to a serving plate and drizzle with warm peanut sauce or serve it on the side for dipping. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
- Grill pan or outdoor grill
- Mixing bowl
- Small saucepan
- Food processor or mortar and pestle
- Whisk
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