The best chicken satay recipe! These easy chicken satay skewers are marinated in and brushed with the most delicious peanut sauce, layered with vegetables and grilled!
At least one hour before cooking (preferably longer): Soak 12 bamboo skewers in warm water for 1-4 hours.
Slice chicken breasts into strips about 2” long and ½ “ thick.
Place chicken pieces into a glass dish that has a lid.
Make the Peanut Sauce
In a small bowl combine all the sauce ingredients and mix together until smooth. If using thick, solid peanut butter microwave ingredients for 30 seconds before mixing.
Marinate the Chicken
Pour ¾ of the peanut sauce over the chicken in the bowl and stir until it’s evenly distributed, reserve the rest of the sauce to brush on the chicken while it is grilling.
Secure the lid and let marinade for 30 minutes at room temperature, or longer in the refrigerator.
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop peppers into 1” square pieces.
Place chopped peppers into a microwave safe dish and heat on high in the microwave for 4 minutes, or until they are soft to the touch but not fully cooked.
Drizzle peanut oil over peppers and stir to combine.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Assemble
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Alternate threading the chicken and peppers onto the skewers until you have used all of the ingredients. Be sure to try to keep the chicken as flat as possible so it cooks evenly.
Grill
Place the kabobs on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, turning them halfway through cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (chicken should reach a temperature of 150 – 160 degrees Fahrenheit).
Remove from the grill and serve immediately over rice or a salad!
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Notes
Ingredient Substitutions
Bell Peppers. Feel free to omit the peppers if you want to make this recipe solely chicken satay (and not chicken + veggies)! Or choose your favorite vegetables such as zucchini, potatoes, onions, mushrooms, etc.
Peanut oil/Sesame oil. Olive oil or avocado oil can be used in place of these oils. However, peanut & sesame oils impart an authentic flavor so I don't recommend this substitution for the best flavor.
Soy Sauce. Coconut aminos can be used in place of soy sauce on the occasion that there is a soy allergy in your family.
Brown sugar. honey is a great substitute.
Powdered spices (ginger, garlic and onion powder). minced garlic, minced ginger and diced onion can be substituted for the powdered spices.
StoreStore leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.