Chicken Satay Skewers

5 from 1 vote

Tender and flavorful chicken breast (or thighs) meat on a stick. Served with creamy peanut butter sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

6 20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: chicken satay, Spring Rolls With Peanut Sauce

Servings:

6 or 12 wooden skewers soaked in cold water for at least 1 hour before using
2 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite size pieces or cut into tenders, this is about 4 chicken breasts
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp yellow curry powder
1 tsp or less ground turmeric
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp freshly grated ginger optional
1 tsp brown sugar or maple syrup
1-2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1/2 tsp salt or less, to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder
2 stalks lemongrass white parts only, chopped

1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
2 tsp sesame oil could use vegetable
2-3 tbsp water
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp freshly grated ginger optional
1 tsp hot sauce chili or Sriracha or more to taste
1 tsp sweetener brown sugar, honey or agave nectar
Topping - sesame seeds
For serving:
Fresh cilantro hot red pepper flakes, sesame seeds and peanuts for garnishing (optional).

Soak the wooden skewers.
Cut chicken into bite sized pieces or into thin tenders.
In a bowl combine all ingredients for the marinade. Add the chicken, stir to coat the meat into the marinade.
Marinate for 6 hours or overnight.
Thread chicken onto the wooden skewers.
Grill the skewers for 3 minutes per side, until fully cooked and charred.

Serving:
Serve the hot chicken skewers with peanut sauce. Garnish with fresh coriander, lime wedges and hot pepper flakes.