Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

A delightful grilled chicken dish marinated in a soy, lime, and ginger mix, served with a rich peanut dipping sauce.

Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Servings: 4 servings

Full Ingredient List

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce (or additional soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce (or additional soy sauce)
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Chopped unsalted roasted peanuts
  • Lime wedges
  • Salt (if required)
  • Pepper (optional)

Chicken Satay

Tools and Equipment

Ingredients

Quantity Name Preparation Notes Substitutions
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1/2 tablespoon fish sauce additional soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey, Sriracha, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Step 2: Add chicken strips to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. (Tips: Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.)
  3. Step 3: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling.
  4. Step 4: Thread the chicken onto skewers.
  5. Step 5: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side. (Tips: Ensure chicken is cooked through.)
  6. Step 6: Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. (Tips: Sprinkle with toppings before serving.)

Peanut Sauce

Tools and Equipment

Ingredients

Quantity Name Preparation Notes Substitutions
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce tamari for gluten free
2 teaspoons fish sauce additional soy sauce
2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a saucepan, combine the chicken broth, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, fish sauce, Sriracha, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Step 2: Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cook while stirring often until the sauce is smooth and thickened, about 6 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Stir in lime juice and set aside. (Tips: Serve sauce warm or at room temperature.)

Additional Information

Notes: Leftover skewers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Tags

Grill Chicken Gluten-free option