The Bored Foodie
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
In Appetizer

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

By

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.

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Pin
Print

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Recipe by The Bored Foodie Course: AppetizersDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

35

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • Peanut Sauce

  • 1/2 C 1/2 Peanut Butter

  • 1/4 C 1/4 Soy Sauce

  • 2 T 2 Orange Juice

  • 1 T 1 Ginger (Fresh Grated or Paste)

  • 1 T 1 Sambal

  • 1 T 1 Lime Juice (1/2 Lime)

  • 2 t 2 Hoisin

  • 1 t 1 Mirin

  • 1 t 1 Sesame Oil

  • 1 t 1 Chili Oil

  • 1/2 t 1/2 Fish Sauce

  • Chicken Marinade

  • 2 lbs 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

  • 1 C 1 Plain Greek Yogurt

  • 1/4 C 1/4 Ginger (Fresh Grated or Paste)

  • Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

  • Peanut Sauce
  • Combine all ingredients in small mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Store in sealed container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Chicken Satay
  • Slice chicken into 1 inch strips. Place in zip-top bag.
  • To the bag add yogurt and ginger. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare skewers by coating in non-stick cooking spray. (If you are using bamboo skewers you will need to soak them for 20 minutes in water, then coat with spray.)
  • Preheat grill on high and allow it to got hot. (I usually shoot for at least 450°F.)
  • After 30 minutes remove chicken from the marinade and thread onto skewers.
  • When grill is hot, spray cooking grates lightly with non-stick spray and even place the skewers on the grill. These will cook very fast.
  • After 2 minutes rotate skewers and apply sauce to the cooked side. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes then rotate and apply more sauce. Check the internal temp of the chicken, it will be fully cooked when it reaches 165°F.
  • Remove from grill, once fully cooked, and apply a final light coating of peanut sauce and serve hot.

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @thebored.foodie on Instagram and hashtag it

Like this recipe?

Follow us @boredfoodie on Pinterest

Did you make this recipe?

Follow us on Facebook

Related Posts

Comments are closed.