Peanut Chicken Satay Skewers
Chicken satay is Thai street food at its finest — tender, slightly charred chicken skewers with a rich, creamy peanut dipping sauce. The marinade doubles as the sauce base, so you’re really only making one thing. Fifteen minutes on the stovetop (no grill needed).
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The peanut sauce alone is worth making this recipe
- Skewers cook in a regular skillet — no grill needed
- The coconut-peanut marinade tenderizes the chicken
- Fun to eat — everything is better on a stick
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Peanut Chicken Satay Skewers
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into strips
- Wooden skewers, soaked
- Marinade: 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp curry powder, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp lime juice
- Peanut sauce: 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp sriracha, 2 tbsp warm water
- Garnish: crushed peanuts, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Thread chicken strips onto soaked skewers. Brush with the marinade mixture.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil.
- Cook skewers 3-4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- While chicken cooks, whisk all peanut sauce ingredients until smooth. Thin with water if needed.
- Serve skewers with peanut sauce, crushed peanuts, cilantro, and lime.
Recipe Tips
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes so they don’t burn.
- Flatten the chicken strips so they cook evenly on the skewer.
- The peanut sauce thickens as it sits — thin with warm water.
- These work great as appetizers — make smaller skewers for a party.
Calories: 360 | Protein: 38g | Fat: 16g | Carbs: 14g
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Nutritional information is estimated and may vary.
