Spicy Peanut Satay Chicken (Print)

Tender chicken cubes marinated in spicy peanut glaze, grilled for a perfect savory treat.

# Components:

→ Chicken Skewers

01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 8 wooden or metal skewers

→ Spicy Peanut Marinade

03 - 4 tbsp creamy peanut butter
04 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
05 - 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
06 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
07 - 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce, adjust to taste
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
10 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
11 - 1 tsp ground coriander
12 - 1 tsp ground cumin
13 - 2 tbsp water

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
16 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sriracha, garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, ground coriander, ground cumin, and water until smooth.
03 - Set aside 3 tablespoons of the marinade for brushing during grilling.
04 - Add chicken cubes to the remaining marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
05 - Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers evenly.
06 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
07 - Grill skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every few minutes until chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred.
08 - In the last minute of grilling, brush the skewers with the reserved marinade for extra flavor.
09 - Remove skewers from grill, garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For extra heat, increase the amount of sriracha or add crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Can be served with jasmine rice, cucumber salad, or flatbread.
03 -
  • Soak skewers to avoid burning on the grill.
  • Reserve marinade for basting during grilling to keep skewers moist.
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