Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce Recipe – Asian, Thai Special

- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time15 min
- Perform Time2 hr 10 min
- Total Time2 hr 35 min
- CUISINE
- course
Chicken Satay Ingredients:
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
- 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce or an additional 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice from 2 small, juicy limes
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of Sriracha sauce
- 2 teaspoons of ground ginger
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth
- 5 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
- 2 teaspoons of fish sauce or an additional 2 teaspoons of soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons of Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice from approximately 1 small lime
- Chopped fresh cilantro, chopped unsalted roasted peanuts, and lime wedges for serving
How To Make Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce Recipe:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients except for the chicken: soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey, Sriracha, ginger, and garlic. Add the chicken, toss to coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate to marinate for 2 hours or overnight. Allow the chicken to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
Meanwhile, prepare the peanut sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, fish sauce, Sriracha, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often until the sauce is smooth and thickened, about 6 minutes. Stir in lime juice and set aside.
When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
Grill the chicken until fully cooked, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Allow it to rest for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro. Serve warm with the prepared peanut sauce and lime wedges.
Recipe Notes:
Marinating Time: Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight to enhance flavor.
Grilling: Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat before cooking the skewers.
Peanut Sauce Consistency: Adjust the thickness of the peanut sauce by adding more chicken broth for a thinner consistency or simmering longer for a thicker sauce.
Serving Suggestion: Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for added freshness.
Storage: Store any leftover peanut sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.