Description
Delicious Chicken Satay featuring sweet and spicy marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection and served with a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce. Perfect as a fun dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
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For Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch thick strips
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 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 chicken strips with olive oil, lime zest and juice, maple syrup, soy sauce, turmeric, chili powder, garlic powder, dried ginger, and salt. Use tongs to stir well to coat all pieces. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to marinate for 2 hours.
- 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 until smooth. Adjust the sauce consistency with more water if needed. Set aside.
- Soak the Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning; metal skewers can be used as is.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken strips onto the skewers, arranging them flat side down like ribbons. This recipe yields about 10 skewers.
- Preheat and Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 500 degrees Fahrenheit) and spray the grates with cooking spray. Place the chicken skewers on the grill, close the lid, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the chicken is fully cooked through and has grill marks.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and serve them drizzled with the creamy peanut sauce or with the sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Store leftover chicken removed from skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave and warm the peanut sauce before serving.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce or liquid aminos.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the sriracha in the peanut sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
