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Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce – Healthyish Foods

Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce

This chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce is the perfect weeknight meal. It’s easy to make, loaded with flavor and jam packed with protein.
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Ingredients

Chicken Satay

  • 1 lb. chicken thighs, boneless skinless Smart Chicken
  • 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced, about 2-3 cloves
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, as garnish
  • 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped small as garnish

Spicy Peanut Sauce

  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • 1.5 tablespoons lime juice, fresh squeezed
  • 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons warm water, to thin it out

Equipment

  • 4 metal skewers soak wooden skewers in water before grilling
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • 1 tray for the grilled chicken

Instructions 

  • Combine peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, sriracha, light brown sugar and water in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Cube the chicken thighs into one-inch-thick pieces. Add the chicken to a non-reactive, glass bowl. Next, add coconut milk, light brown sugar, minced garlic, salt, turmeric, yellow curry powder, ginger powder, soy sauce. Mix well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Skewer the meat. About one thigh per skewer. I was able to get 4 skewers. Prepare the grill according to the steps above. Once grilled, top everything with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and peanut sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 434kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 111mg, Sodium: 1677mg, Potassium: 461mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 120IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 3mg