Description
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is a mouthwatering appetizer that elevates your Eid celebrations. This dish features tender, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and paired with a rich, creamy peanut sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special treat, it’s easy to prepare and visually stunning, making it an ideal addition to any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Juice of 1 medium lime
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix coconut milk, soy sauce, and garlic. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes; rinse metal skewers.
- Skewer Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers with space between pieces.
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Grill skewers for about 5 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- Make Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce (a splash), and water until smooth.
- Serve: Drizzle grilled skewers with peanut sauce and garnish with chopped peanuts or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (170g)
- Calories: 376
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, add spices like cumin or coriander to the marinade. - Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently in a skillet.