Description
Experience the irresistible flavors of Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, a delightful Southeast Asian dish perfect for your Eid celebrations. Tender chicken skewers marinated in coconut milk and spices are grilled to perfection and served with a creamy peanut sauce that adds a delicious twist. This easy-to-make appetizer will impress your guests and bring everyone together around the table with its irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine coconut milk, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Add chicken; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers (3-4 pieces per skewer).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the peanut sauce, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, brown sugar, and warm water until smooth.
- Serve grilled skewers drizzled with peanut sauce and garnish with chopped peanuts or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor. - For variations, swap chicken for tofu or shrimp and adjust spice levels by adding chili paste to the peanut sauce. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.