Satay — Peanut Sauce Skewers
Tender grilled skewers meet rich, creamy peanut sauce in this Southeast Asian-inspired dish. The coconut milk marinade ensures every bite is succulent and flavorful.
Satay — Peanut Sauce Skewers
Tender grilled skewers meet rich, creamy peanut sauce in this Southeast Asian-inspired dish. The coconut milk marinade ensures every bite is succulent and flavorful.
The Key Move
Marinate the meat long enough for maximum tenderness and flavor absorption.
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The Setup
- Mixing BowlMedium
- Grill
- Wooden Skewers
The Mise en Place
5 of 15Your prep station before cooking begins
Marinade (0/8)
Skewers are burning on the grill.
Ensure the skewers are well-soaked before grilling. Reduce the grill heat or move the skewers to a cooler part of the grill.
Chicken is dry.
Marinate the chicken for a longer period. Do not overcook the chicken on the grill.
The Method
COMBINE
Prep aheadIn a bowl, combine coconut milk (½ cups)coconut milk (½ cups), soy sauce (¼ cups)soy sauce (2 tbsp), lime juice (2 tbsp)lime juice (1 tbsp), garlic (4 cloves), ginger (1 tbsp), turmeric powder (1 tsp), and cumin powder (½ tsp).
ADD
Prep aheadAdd chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly.
MARINATE
Prep aheadCover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
SOAK
Prep aheadSoak wooden skewers (8 skewers) in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
MAKE
Prep aheadIn a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk (½ cups)coconut milk (½ cups), soy sauce (¼ cups)soy sauce (2 tbsp), lime juice (2 tbsp)lime juice (1 tbsp), honey (1 tbsp), and sriracha (1 tsp).
ASSEMBLE
Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked skewers.
PREHEAT
Preheat your grill to medium heat.
GRILL
Grill the skewers for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
Chicken is opaque and slightly charred. • Aromatic char and sizzling sounds
BRUSH
During the last few minutes of grilling, brush the skewers with the peanut sauce.
Sauce is glossy and caramelized.
SERVE
Serve the satay skewers hot with the remaining peanut sauce for dipping.
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