Description
Chicken Satay with sweet and spicy marinated chicken, grilled to perfection and drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce, perfect as a fun dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
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For Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch thick strips
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lime, zest and juice of
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, honey, or sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or liquid aminos (gluten-free)
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
For Peanut Sauce:
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3-4 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or liquid aminos (gluten-free)
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup, honey or sugar
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 medium garlic clove, grated
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine chicken, olive oil, lime zest and juice, maple syrup, soy sauce, turmeric, chili powder, garlic powder, dried ginger, and salt. Using tongs, stir well to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to 24 hours to marinate thoroughly.
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, water, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, sriracha, and grated garlic until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed. Set aside.
- Prepare Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. If using metal skewers, no soaking is needed. Thread the marinated chicken strips onto the skewers, placing them flat like a ribbon. Approximately 10 skewers will be made.
- Preheat Grill: Heat the grill to medium heat, around 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Chicken: Place chicken skewers on the grill with the lid closed. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until chicken is fully cooked and has a nice char.
- Serve: Serve the grilled chicken satay drizzled with the peanut sauce or use the sauce as a dip on the side for an enjoyable meal.
Notes
- Store leftover chicken removed from skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers gently in a microwave and warm up the peanut sauce separately before serving.
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Use liquid aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust the spiciness of the peanut sauce by modifying the amount of sriracha to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
