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Chicken Satay Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Chicken Satay Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce marries delicious, grilled chicken breasts marinated in coconut milk, curry, honey, and soy sauce with a finger-licking-good, slightly spicy peanut sauce for dipping.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
marinating time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts sliced into 1-inch thick strips

chicken marinade

  • ½ cup canned unsweetened coconut milk reserve remaining coconut milk for peanut sauce
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
  • 1 teaspoons red curry paste OR additional 1T yellow curry power
  • 2 tablespoons honey

peanut sauce

  • reserved coconut milk from the can
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha sauce or 1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce or 1T extra soy sauce
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl whisk together all marinade ingredients.
  • Add chicken, toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  • While chicken is marinating, prepare the peanut sauce by combining all ingredients and stirring well. Set aside.
  • Skewer the chicken and grill over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, turning throughout to ensure even cooking OR bake on a sheet pan at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes until cooked through.
  • Serve warm with peanut sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Tzatziki Sauce is a great addition to just about any meat dish (and veggie for that matter) in my opinion! 
  • The cilantro and garlic in this Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce works wonderfully with the curry in the chicken marinade. 
  • Try Cilantro Lime Avocado Sauce when you're in the mood for a little bit of green and some heart-healthy fats in your dipping sauce. 
  • Honey Mustard sauce adds a little bit of tang and sweet to the skewers. 
  • Use store-bought hoisin or even teriyaki sauce drizzled over the skewers for a sauce that's salty, tasty, and not too thick. 
  • You can also try a nut-free peanut butter alternative as a substitution (I have heard good things about Wowbutter) in the Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce instead of regular creamy peanut butter. 

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 3155mg | Potassium: 1043mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg
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