Thai Peanut Satay Chicken Skewers
Grilled or pan-seared chicken skewers served with a quick creamy peanut dipping sauce.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 300 g boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 1/4 cup coconut milk (light or regular)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp fish sauce (or extra soy sauce)(optional)
- 1 tsp sriracha or chili paste(optional)
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 6 pcs skewers (wood, soaked if grilling)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (15 minutes): Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Toss chicken in the marinade, then thread onto skewers (if using wood skewers, soak them first).
- 2
Cook (15 minutes): Heat a grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan. Cook skewers 6–8 minutes total, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through (no longer pink).
- 3
Make sauce during cooking (about 5–7 minutes total): In a small bowl, whisk peanut butter, coconut milk, water, fish sauce (if using), and chili paste (if using) until smooth and creamy. If too thick, add a splash more water.
- 4
Serve: Plate skewers and spoon sauce on the side or drizzle over the top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
590
30% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 44 g |
| Carbohydrate | 19 g |
| Fat | 39 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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