Easy Chicken Satay with a Peanut Dipping Sauce for a Delicious Appetizer or Light Dinner
If you’re looking for something delicious to serve for a small gathering, this easy chicken satay makes a great appetizer.
It also makes for a satisfying light meal when paired with some grilled summer vegetables and a crispy green salad or a side of coleslaw.
This flavor-packed recipe is easily doubled or tripled for larger crowds.
Easy and Delicious Chicken Satay for a tempting appetizer or light family dinner.
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded to ½” thick and cut into 1” strips
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger piece finely minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts roughly chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
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Place wooden skewers, if using, in a bowl of water until ready to prepare chicken. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, hot sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, garlic, and fresh ginger. Season with a salt and black pepper, as desired, and add the chicken strips. Cover and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Turn chicken at least once while marinating.
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To prepare the peanut sauce, combine the chicken stock, peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, lime juice, and garlic powder in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently, stirring frequently, until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, around 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving container. Top with fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts and set aside.
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To prepare the chicken, clean the grates on a gas grill with a stiff wire brush and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Close lid and preheat grill to medium. (To prepare indoors, spray a grill pan with non-stick cooking spray and set heat to just below medium-high).
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Thread chicken strips onto prepared skewers and place over direct medium heat. Close the cover and cook, turning once, until nicely browned and cooked through, approximately 4-6 minutes per side. (If cooking indoors, increase cooking time to 5-7 minutes per side).
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Remove from heat and serve immediately with the peanut dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Additional equipment: 12 9” wooden or metal skewers
Serve up this chicken deliciousness with a side of Thai Coleslaw –
THAI COLESLAW
1 (12) oz. package of broccoli slaw
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 (12) oz. package of broccoli slaw
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
In a medium bowl, stir together peanut butter, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth and creamy. Stir in the broccoli slaw and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Refrigerate until ready to use. Stir once before serving.
