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Peanut Butter Chicken Satay

Delicious grilled chicken skewers marinated in a creamy homemade peanut butter sauce, perfect as a quick dinner, party snack, or make-ahead meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds chicken boneless, skinless breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2-4 tablespoons water
  • Skewers wooden or metal

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
  • In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
  • Add water to the sauce, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  • Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or longer).
  • Thread chicken pieces onto skewers.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken skewers for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
  • Serve immediately with remaining peanut sauce.