Description
Speedy satay chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms tender chicken into a delightful experience. Marinated in a rich peanut sauce with hints of garlic, coconut, and lime, this dish sizzles on the grill and fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, it’s versatile enough to serve over rice, salad, or noodles. In just 30 minutes, you can create a colorful platter that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp yellow curry powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- Fresh cilantro & lime wedges for garnish
- Wooden bamboo skewers
Instructions
- Make sauce & marinade: Whisk peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, curry powder, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes.
- Thread skewers: Toss chicken in half of sauce; thread onto soaked bamboo skewers.
- Grill: Grill skewers on high heat for 4-5 min per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
- Serve: Drizzle with remaining warm peanut sauce, top with crushed peanuts, cilantro, and lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg