Description
This Chicken Satay recipe features tender boneless chicken breasts marinated in a sweet, tangy, and spicy blend, then grilled to juicy perfection. Served with a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce, it makes a perfect appetizer or main dish that’s both fun and delicious.
Ingredients
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For Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch thick strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 lime, zest and juice of
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, honey, or sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or liquid aminos (gluten-free)
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
For Peanut Sauce:
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3-4 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or liquid aminos (gluten-free)
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup, honey, or sugar
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 medium garlic clove, grated
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken strips with olive oil, lime zest and juice, maple syrup, soy sauce, turmeric, chili powder, garlic powder, dried ginger, and salt. Toss with tongs to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, 3 to 4 tablespoons of water, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, sriracha, and grated garlic. Adjust with extra water if the sauce is too thick. Set aside until serving.
- Soak Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Alternatively, use metal skewers which require no soaking.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken strips onto the skewers, arranging the pieces flat side down like a ribbon. You should get about 10 skewers.
- Preheat and Grill: Preheat the grill to medium heat, approximately 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray the grill grates with cooking spray. Place the skewers on the grill and cook with the lid closed for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Serve: Remove chicken satay from the grill and serve warm. Drizzle with the prepared peanut sauce or provide it on the side as a dipping sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
- Store leftover chicken off the skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat chicken gently in the microwave and warm the peanut sauce before serving leftovers.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce or liquid aminos throughout the recipe.
- Adjust the spice level in the peanut sauce by adding more or less sriracha according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
