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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is a delicious dish that features marinated chicken cooked to perfection and served with a creamy, rich peanut sauce. It's both flavorful and satisfying, perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Servings: 4
Calories: 533kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Chicken Satay:

  • 1½ pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

For the Peanut Sauce:

  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 clove garlic minced

For Garnish:

  • cilantro chopped
  • lime wedges
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Instructions

  • Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and lime juice in a bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss ensuring they're well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (182°C). Thread the marinated chicken strips onto the bamboo skewers that have been cut to fit your air fryer.
  • Place the skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly crispy on the edges.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together peanut butter, water, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, chili paste, and garlic until smooth. Add more water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  • Once cooked, place the chicken satay on a platter. Serve with the warm peanut sauce either drizzled over the skewers or on the side for dipping.
  • Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and accompany with lime wedges.

Notes

  1. Marinade Matters: For best results, marinate the chicken overnight to deepen the flavors.
  2. Peanut Sauce Adjustments: Feel free to adjust the amount of sriracha in the peanut sauce to suit your heat preference.
  3. Grilling Options: If you don't have an air fryer, you can grill the chicken skewers on a barbecue or in a grill pan on the stove.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1156mg | Potassium: 1024mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg