Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Chicken satay is on of the quickest and easiest grilled appetizers I know how to make. In under an hour you will have a flavor packed skewer that is super tender and makes you want more. For this chicken satay I made a quick peanut sauce with ingredients I just have around my kitchen. The combination of the 2 is spot on.

To make the chicken I soak in a yogurt and ginger marinade. The marinade servers several purposes. First, the ginger leaves behind a nice subtle flavor that pairs nicely with the peanut sauce. Second, the enzymes in the Greek yogurt help to tenderize the meat. Finally, then marinade almost creates a glaze of its own when grilled.

For the sauce I combined some creamy peanut butter, a few types of citrus, and some soy sauce. Most of the ingredients to the sauce are things I always seem to have around the kitchen. The sauce is similar to some of the pre-bottled peanut sauces but significantly better. The recipe might make more than is necessary for the chicken satay, so I like to store it in a seal container in the refrigerator. This sauce also is a nice addition to a fresh stir fry.

This recipe is great for a quick weeknight meal or to make a larger portion for a grill-out party. I would serve it with a nice crisp cocktail or a crisp Riesling wine.