These Thai Peanut Chicken Skewers are easy to make and much healthier than getting takeout! The sauce is amazing – you HAVE to try it!
Are you seeing what I’m seeing?
Delicious chicken tenders, conveniently put on skewers for some easy dipping action and then an amazing satay style peanut butter dip to go with it?
Yes? OK, in that case you’re seeing what I’m seeing. Delicious, right?
I can’t help myself, but I just love finger food type-y things I can dip, like these Sticky BBQ Slow Cooker Meatballs or these Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Wings.
I hope you’re as big a thai peanut chicken fan as I am because this one. It’s so good you won’t believe your tastebuds!
How to Make Chicken Satay Skewers:
How to Make Thai Peanut Sauce:
To be honest, I’m super lazy when it comes to dips and sauces… Which is why I LIVE for the ones I can just stir together.
So, this is exactly the kind of dip you can stir up in 5 minutes, aka before the kids have pulled out all of their toys while you weren’t watching.
My way of making a satay-style sauce is to basically mix peanut butter and coconut milk with various ingredients to spice things up.
You can use the recipe below as a guide and season to taste. This is the way I’d make it for adults, for the kids I leave out the ginger, fish sauce, chili and cayenne – it still turns out delicious!
NOTE: Recipe updated 08/03/2017 after complaints about it being too salty – you were all so very right, it was terrible, now it should taste a lot better. My apologies!
How Long to Grill Chicken Kabobs:
Chicken kabobs are really quite small, so they cook fast on the grill.
Depending on the thickness of your chicken pieces, it takes 4-8 minutes per side on a hot grill.
It will be about the same time in a grill pan on the stove.
What can I do with leftover peanut sauce?
In case the weirdest thing ever happens and you end up with leftover peanut sauce, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
To use it up, you can thin it out with water and use it on noodles or use it as a dressing for a salad.
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Chicken Skewers with Satay Style Peanut Sauce
Recipe details
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound chicken tenders threaded onto small skewers
- Salt, pepper and soy sauce to taste
For the Sauce
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter I used all natural
- ¼ inch piece fresh ginger minced
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ cup coconut milk OR water or a mix of both
- fresh chili, cayenne pepper or chili sauce to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper and soy sauce. Heat the grill (or a grill pan over medium high heat on the stove). Grill the kabobs until the chicken is done, about 4-8 minutes per side (depending on the thickness of your chicken).
- While the chicken is cooking, whisk all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Alternatively for a smoother sauce, place all ingredients in a mini food processor or blend with a stick blender. Add more coconut milk or water if the dipping sauce seems too thick.
- Serve the hot chicken skewers with the peanut dipping sauce.
Ann says
I just made this for ladies night and I double the peanut sauce it turned out to be amazing.
The chicken and soya splash is so tasty.
A favorite for sure and so easy.
Nora says
I’m so happy to read you enjoyed the skewers with the peanut sauce, Ann! Thank you so much for coming back and leaving a review – I appreciate it!
Mikayla says
I tried this thinking it looked delicious, but the sauce was awful! It looks completely different than the picture posted and the ingredients didn’t mix very well. It tasted like mostly soy sauce with a little bit of peanut. Not worth making and not worth the calories.
Nora says
I’m very, very sorry for your bad experience, Mikayla. I’ve been meaning to change this recipe for weeks now, because it’s nearly three years old and you’re not the first to complain. I’ve been working on my cooking skills a lot since then and I’m updating the recipe right now with the new version of the sauce vs waiting until I have the new pictures ready, as I really hate it when I give someone a negative experience with food. I hope you can accept my apology!
Best, Nora
Nelly says
I’m not sure if I did this wrong but it was so salty. And it wouldn’t mix together, I had to heat it up. Also, it’s very bland. Anyone looking to make this recipe find a different one if you actually want something with flavor. Not trying to be rude just a warning!
Nora says
Thanks for your comment, Nelly. I always get very mixed reviews on this recipe. Some people absolutely love it and some say it’s way too salty. I think it just comes down to what brands you’re using. If you have a strong soy sauce and a salted peanut butter, it will be very different than when using unseasoned natural peanut butter and a milder soy sauce. Also, this recipe is nearly three years old – my recipe development skills definitely improved by a lot since then. It is also very possible that I made an honest mistake when I wrote down the recipe, but for the life of me I cannot remember.
I really appreciate your honesty. I’ll go back and add this recipe to my list of things to redo, so I can find a better way to make this sauce. Thank you for the feedback!
Carol says
The baby must be a toddler now. ❤️
When I’m overwhelmed and housework has to be done. I use the Fly lady approach. I get as much done in 15 minutes as i can, then stop to do what’s important. Most small children will be ok with this some of the time.
Nora says
I love your approach, Carol! And yes, she’s a pretty busy toddler now 🙂
Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner says
I am loving the looks of that peanut sauce! These look just downright delicious!
Nora says
Thank you, Kennedy!
Kim B. says
Made these for Father’s Day luncheon. To the Satay sauce I added about a tablespoon of honey. I think the next time I will decrease the soy sauce in half. I thought it came out a bit too salty. Other than those two alterations, I really loved this easy recipe.
Nora says
Thanks for your review Kim! I’m sorry it was a bit too salty for your taste – we love salt around here so I’m definitely biased when cooking!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
These are my fave!!! cannot wait to try this recipe!
Nora says
Thanks Alice!
Katie Evans says
Chicken satay is one of my favorite things to get when we go out to Thai food! I can’t wait to try your recipe! From my post yesterday, I obviously love peanut butter sauces too http://tasteusa.blogspot.com
Nora says
It’s funny but I don’t think I’ve ever ordered chicken satay when eating out. Though I’m definitely a fellow lover of peanut butter sauces!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
oooh, I LOVE peanut sauces!! This one sounds awesome and that chicken looks so good!!
Nora says
Me too Jess, they are just always so creamy and delicious! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Erica says
Wow your pictures are beautiful! Your food looks amaaaazing too!
Nora says
Thank you so much Erica! 🙂
Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says
The satay chicken skewers marvelous! Pinned! I am excited to browse through your beautiful creations!!! Cheers.
Nora says
Thank you so much Suzy!
Anne Greene says
The recipe is missing the words peanut butter in the ingredient list
Nora says
Whoops, I’m so sorry! Thanks for pointing it out Anne! Fixed!
Levan @ MyWifeMakes.com says
OMG, the satay sauce looks delicious! This makes me miss home so much (i.e. Singapore) cause satay sauces are so prevalent there.
I find that there’s slight variation in the kinds of satay sauces made between ‘Western’ and ‘Eastern’ countries, but I find all of them wonderful either ways. 🙂
Beautiful recipe, Nora, thanks for sharing it!
P.S. We both use Foodie Pro theme for our blogs, hee hee! I just started last week looking into customizing it further, still learning the (boring) coding stuff!
Nora says
Thank you Levan! I bet there’s huge differences between western satay and the authentic ones!
I love Foodie Pro but yes, getting to know the coding can be soooo boring! 🙂
Annie @Maebells says
What a fun dinner idea! I think everything is better on skewers!
Nora says
It definitely is 🙂
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Don’t be hard on yourself for not being organized, I would have never guessed looking at these beautiful chicken skewers, which look so juicy and delicious! And I tend to do pick up around the house every day when I get home from work, then once a week (usually Sundays) I do a big clean that includes vacumming and mopping. Works great for me!
Nora says
Thank you Natalie! That’s what I’ve been doing pre-baby as well! Maybe I just need to get back into the groove – and send baby off with her daddy on cleaning day 😀
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I can imagine it gets hard to keep track of everything and keep a clean house with a baby! I’m such a neat freak in general, so my only advice is to do a little everyday. I love to keep a clean house, but don’t like to do it all on the weekends, so I break down my tasks one day at a time. So like on Wednesday, I clean one or two of the bathrooms, Thursday I dust and clean the third bathroom, etc. Then come the weekend, you’re all set! Just my suggestion! 🙂 These chicken skewers look delicious, Nora! I love the peanut sauce that goes with it. So easy to dunk and eat!
Nora says
Aaah, Gayle, three bathrooms? I would never manage to keep up with that! Thanks for the tip 🙂
Sarah | Broma Bakery says
Hello Switzerland, baby, and Nora! I’m seeing what you’re seeing with these tenders and trying to reach through the screen for a bite of my own. And housecleaning tips? I like to Swiffer while talking on the phone. It’s really calming. Ha!
Nora says
I wish I could send some over 🙂 Thanks for the tip, love multitasking 😀
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
Gahhh these look amazing!! I love chicken + peanut sauce! Plus such an easy meal which I’m definitely a fan of 🙂 Pinned!
Nora says
Thank you Chelsea! Yes, easy meals are the best 🙂