Description
Indonesian grilled chicken satay marries tender, marinated poultry with rich, creamy peanut sauce for a sensational street-style experience. Skewered chicken charred to perfection delivers complex flavors that transport you directly to Southeast Asian culinary landscapes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 tbsps low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsps ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsps freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 5 tbsps creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tsps fish sauce
- 2 tsps Sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- chopped fresh cilantro
- chopped unsalted roasted peanuts
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinade Fusion: Combine soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey, Sriracha, ginger, and garlic in a large bowl. Thoroughly coat chicken strips and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavor infusion.
- Sauce Preparation: Blend chicken broth, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, fish sauce, Sriracha, ginger, and garlic in a saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until smooth, approximately 6 minutes. Finish with fresh lime juice for a vibrant flavor profile.
- Skewer Prepping: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread marinated chicken evenly onto prepared skewers.
- Grilling Technique: Ignite grill to medium-high heat. Cook skewers, rotating carefully to achieve a caramelized exterior and thoroughly cooked interior, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Plating Artistry: Arrange grilled skewers on a serving platter. Garnish with chopped cilantro and crushed peanuts. Serve alongside prepared peanut sauce and lime wedges, inviting a personalized dining experience.
Notes
- Marinate Wisely: Let chicken soak in the flavorful mixture for at least 2 hours to ensure deep, penetrating taste and maximum tenderness.
- Protect Wooden Skewers: Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning and potential fire hazards during grilling.
- Perfect Peanut Sauce: Whisk ingredients constantly over medium heat, creating a smooth consistency in about 6 minutes, with lime juice added last for a bright finish.
- Grill with Precision: Cook chicken skewers on medium-high heat, achieving caramelized exterior and fully cooked interior in 2-3 minutes per side.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg