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Becky Hardin
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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is a great easy chicken appetizer or main course bursting with flavor, but oh so simple. This easy peanut sauce recipe is the ultimate satay sauce for dipping, drizzling, marinating, and more!
Why We Love This Chicken Satay Recipe
These satay chicken skewers have it all. They are juicy, tender, and addictingly delicious! They are a mix of sweet and sour and a tiny bit spicy.
All you have to do is pop them in the oven, for just 20 minutes, and your skewers are ready. They are so tasty, that they will definitely become a regular dish in your household and a family favorite.
Variations on Chicken Satay Skewers
You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs if you prefer. If you have an allergy to peanuts, try using sunflower seed butter instead! And if you can’t find sweet soy sauce, try mirin or rice wine vinegar.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover chicken satay in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, remove the chicken from the skewers and place it on a baking sheet.Bake in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze chicken satay in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
If serving this easy chicken satay recipe as a main course, I suggest serving it with steamed rice. Because chicken and rice is always a good idea! The satay chicken skewers are best served warm out of the oven!
More Peanut Chicken Recipes We Love
- Peanut Butter Chicken
- Crockpot Peanut Chicken
- Chinese Chicken Salad
- Thai Chicken Pizza
- Massaman Chicken Curry
- Chicken Mole
Top Reader Review
“These skewers were so easy and delicious – so much flavor!” – Courtney O’Dell
4.67 from 33 votes
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce Recipe
Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce make an easy chicken appetizer or main course bursting with flavor. This easy peanut sauce recipe is the ultimate satay sauce for dipping, drizzling, marinating, and more!
Prep: 10 minutes minutes
Cook: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 3 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Marinade Time: 3 hours hours
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 limes
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Equipment
Baking Sheet
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized chunks.
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
In a large bowl, whisk the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, garlic powder, ground ginger, chili powder, kosher salt, and juice of 2 limes until smooth. Save half of the sauce for later to use as a dip.
1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce, ½ tablespoon garlic powder, ½ tablespoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 limes
In the remaining sauce, add the chicken thighs. Rub the sauce so that they are all evenly covered. Let them marinate in the fridge for 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a rack on it.
Remove chicken thighs from marinade and thread them on the skewers. About four pieces on each skewer.
Lay chicken skewers on the prepared rack.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown
Remove from oven, sprinkle with some finely chopped fresh coriander, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.
½ teaspoon sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Serve with satay sauce while the skewers are still warm!
Notes
This recipe was contributed by Michaella from Well + Yum.
Storage:Store chicken satay in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 862Calories from Fat 558
% Daily Value*
Fat 62g95%
Saturated Fat 22g138%
Cholesterol 166mg55%
Sodium 1377mg60%
Potassium 985mg28%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 47g94%
Vitamin A 425IU9%
Vitamin C 10.3mg12%
Calcium 57mg6%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Author: Becky Hardin
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How to Make Chicken Satay Step by Step
Cut the Chicken: Cut 1½ pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized chunks.
Make the Peanut Sauce: In a large bowl, whisk 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1 cup of coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce, ½ tablespoon of garlic powder, ½ tablespoon of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and the juice of 2 limes until smooth. Save half of the sauce for later to use as a dip.
Marinate the Chicken: In the remaining sauce, add the chicken thighs. Rub the sauce so that they are all evenly covered. Let them marinate in the fridge for 3 hours.
Make the Skewers: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a rack on it. Remove chicken thighs from marinade and thread them on the skewers. About four pieces on each skewer. Lay chicken skewers on the prepared rack.
Bake the Skewers: Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown Remove from oven, sprinkle with some finely chopped fresh coriander, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.½ teaspoon sesame seeds,1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander,½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
Serve the Skewers: Serve with satay sauce while the skewers are still warm!
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lauren kelly says
Chicken Satay is my favorite! We love this so much!Reply
Becky Hardin says
ME TOO!
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Courtney O'Dell says
These skewers were so easy and delicious – so much flavor!Reply
Becky Hardin says
Hooray!
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Chris Thomas says
This looks like a really good recipe. However, I have one issue; “preheat the over to 350C.” I’m presuming that’s a ‘typo,’ because 350 deg. C is over 650 deg. F.Reply
Becky Hardin says
Thanks for letting me know! That would be a little crispy wouldn’t it 🙂
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Mary Mueller says
I just have a question as I have not made this yet. Should the coconut milk be unsweetened or sweetened?
ThanksReply
Becky Hardin says
Unsweetened is best!
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Anita Teesdale says
Easy to make and very tasty
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Becky Hardin says
Thanks for sharing, Anita!
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PandaEats! says
Delicious Chicken, I made a tofu bake just like this, and this was just magnifique! Will definitely make again! THANK YOU! 😀Reply
Becky Hardin says
Thank you for sharing!
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Tameika Mcwalters says
Saved as a favorite, I like your site!
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Becky Hardin says
Thanks for stopping by!
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Amanda says
Is sweet soy sauce like hoisen sauce?
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Becky Hardin says
It has more of a molasses flavor!
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