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These tender and juicy chicken satay skewers are grilled and served with a creamy Vietnamese peanut sauce for dipping, making it a quick and delicious meal that the whole family will love!
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Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce

These tender and juicy chicken satay skewers are grilled and served with a creamy Vietnamese peanut sauce for dipping, making it a quick and delicious meal that the whole family will love!
Servings 4
Author Karen @ The Tasty Bite

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tsp lemongrass paste
  • 2 tbsps brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tbsps fish sauce
  • 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Bamboo skewers soaked in water
  • Cilantro leaves and lime wedges for serving

For the peanut sauce:

  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsps hoisin sauce
  • 3 tbsps creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp sambal chili paste more to taste
  • water as needed

Instructions

  • Combine the garlic, ginger, lemongrass paste, brown sugar, turmeric, and fish sauce in a mixing bowl. Place the chicken pieces in the marinade and gently toss until well coated. Cover and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers. Cook on a grill or grill pan over medium heat, brush with oil to prevent the meat from sticking. Grill the chicken satays for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, saute garlic in oil over medium heat until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer the garlic to a bowl and mix in the rest of the peanut sauce ingredients until well combined. Gradually add warm water to the mixture, stirring constantly, until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Serve with chicken satay and garnish with cilantro leaves and lime wedges.