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Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce

Tender, marinated chicken strips grilled to perfection, served with a creamy and spicy peanut dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indonesian, Southeast Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Satay
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric for color and flavor
  • 8 pieces wooden skewers, soaked in water to prevent burning
For the Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha adjust to taste
  • ΒΌ cup coconut milk to thin the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
  • to taste crushed peanuts for garnish
  • to taste chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and turmeric. Add the chicken strips and ensure they are well-coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Soak your wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Making the Dipping Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sriracha, coconut milk, and honey until smooth and well combined. Adjust the seasoning and sriracha based on your preference for spiciness.
Grilling the Chicken
  1. Thread marinated chicken strips onto the soaked skewers, aiming for 4-5 pieces per skewer.
  2. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
Serving
  1. Place the grilled satay on a platter and serve it hot with the spicy peanut dipping sauce on the side. Garnish with crushed peanuts and cilantro.

Notes

To ensure perfect Chicken Satay, don't skip the marinating step! This significantly enhances the flavor. Make substitutions with tofu or shrimp for variation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.