Easy Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce Recipe: A Crowd-Pleasing Classic
If you’re looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish for your next gathering or weeknight dinner, look no further than chicken satay with peanut sauce. This classic Southeast Asian dish is a favorite for many, and for good reason. It’s quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and perfect for sharing.
➔ 𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
For the Thai Chicken Satay:
- 2 pounds Chicken Tenderloin
- ½ cup peanut butter, creamy
- ¾ cup Coconut Milk
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- 1 Lime, zest and juice of
- ¼ tsp salt
- Cilantro for a garnish, optional
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter, chunky or creamy will work
- 3 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2-3 tbsp water
➔ 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨:
For the Thai Chicken Satay:
Place chicken tenders in a zip close bag.
In a medium bowl combine the creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest and salt.
Stir till smooth, then pour over the chicken in the zip close bag. Seal it up and let marinade in the fridge for 2-4 hours.
Once done marinating, soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
Thread chicken onto the wooden skewers.
Heat grill to medium. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees F.
For the Dipping Sauce:
Place the peanut butter in a small dish and heat in microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften.
Add the hoisin sauce, sriracha, lime juice and 1 tbsp of water. Stir until combined, add more water to thin sauce as needed.
Garnish chicken with chopped cilantro and serve hot with the peanut dipping sauce.
— Tips and Variations:
- If you’re short on time, you can skip the skewers and simply grill the chicken strips in a single layer on the grill or grill pan.
- If you don’t have a grill or grill pan, you can also cook the chicken in a hot skillet on the stovetop.
- For a vegetarian version of this recipe, try substituting tofu for the chicken.
- To make the peanut sauce spicier, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha sauce.
- For a creamier peanut sauce, use coconut milk instead of water.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd.
— Nutrition Information:
This recipe makes approximately 4 servings. Each serving contains:
Calories: 400
Total fat: 21g
Saturated fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 96mg
Sodium: 1388mg
Total carbohydrates: 16g
Dietary fiber: 2g
Sugars: 12g
Protein: 38g
Chicken satay with peanut sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering or family dinner. With these simple tips and variations, you can customize the recipe to your liking and enjoy a flavorful meal that’s packed with protein and nutrients.
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