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Grilled Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce
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5.0 (94)|(2 Reviews)Southeast Asian spiced grilled chicken skewers served with velvety coconut peanut dipping sauce.
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By Sally Vargas (Recipe Developer)•Published May 18, 2026
⏱ 25 mins
Simply Recipes / Photo by Ellen Mary Cronin / Food Styling by Rochelle Honeygan Burgess🔥 380 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Fast finger-food skewers with addictive homemade peanut sauce.
GLOBAL FLAVORS
Grilled Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce
Marinated meats grilled over glowing coals, called satays in Southeast Asia, have an irresistible combination of sweetness, heat, acid, and spice that is downright addictive. Recreate a version in your own backyard on your grill.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings4 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders, threaded on skewers
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter & 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp red curry paste & 1 tbsp lime juice
Directions
1
Marinate chicken
Toss chicken with soy sauce, brown sugar, turmeric, and cumin.
2
Whisk peanut sauce
Whisk peanut butter, coconut milk, curry paste, and lime juice in a bowl until smooth.
3
Grill skewers
Grill chicken skewers for 8-10 minutes over high heat until browned and cooked through.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Warm the coconut milk slightly to make peanut sauce super silky.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories380 kcal
Protein38g
Carbs12g
Total Fat20g
Sodium: 580mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
