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
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into even strips and marinate in a bowl with soy sauce and minced garlic for at least 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together coconut milk, peanut butter, lime juice, brown sugar, sesame oil, and chili flakes until smooth.
- Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and let it marinate further.
- Thread marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook skewers for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over grilled skewers and garnish with cilantro before serving.
- 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