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Chicken Satay

Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 2 lbs chicken tenders
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp lime zest
  • 2 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 lemongrass stalk
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 2 tbsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • salt
  • pepper
  • wooden skewers

Peanut Sauce

  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2-4 tbsp chili paste, depending on how spicy you would like it
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste

Instructions

Chicken Marinade

  • Slightly flatten the chicken tenders with a meat tenderizer. Make sure all of the pieces are the same thickness. Combine all of the marinade ingredients except for the chicken in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and make sure all the pieces are well coated. Seal the bowl and allow to marinate for at least 4 hours and up to 6 hours.
  • Prepare the wooden skewers by placing them in water for at least 30 minutes. This will prevent the skewers from burning while you cook them. Take a marinated chicken tender and skewer the piece with a wooden skewer. Try to thread one chicken tender onto each skewer. Repeat until all the chicken tenders are done.
  • Heat a grill pan over heat. Spray with nonstick spray. Place the chicken tenders on the pan and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken registers at a temperature of 165°F. Serve with peanut sauce.

Peanut Sauce

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. Note that the sauce will thicken in the refrigerator slightly.