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Home / Recipes / Small Meals / Appetizers / Thai Peanut Chicken Skewers

Thai Peanut Chicken Skewers

20 mins
| 36 Comments |
4.65 from 14 votes
Jump to Recipe 05/21/19 | Updated: 03/06/21 | by Nora

These Thai Peanut Chicken Skewers are easy to make and much healthier than getting takeout! The sauce is amazing – you HAVE to try it!

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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:

These Thai Peanut Chicken Skewers are easy to make and much healthier than getting takeout! The sauce is amazing - you HAVE to try it!

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.

These Thai Peanut Chicken Skewers are easy to make and much healthier than getting takeout! The sauce is amazing - you HAVE to try it!

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

These Chicken Skewers with Satay Style Peanut Sauce are incredible! So simple and easy to whip up, done in less than 20 minutes!
Recipe by Nora from Savory Nothings
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4.65 from 14 votes
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Recipe details

Prep 10 mins
Cook 10 mins
Total 20 mins
Servings 4

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.
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Nutrition

Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 33gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 712mgPotassium: 701mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2.1mg
Nutrition is an estimate.

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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian

Nora Rusev from Savory Nothings
About Nora 
When I got married to my professional chef husband, I realized I had to step up my game in the kitchen. Now I share my favorite foolproof family recipes here on Savory Nothings: Chef-approved, kid-vetted and easy enough for everyday home cooks like you and me!   Learn more.

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  1. Ann says

    November 12, 2017 at 1:35 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 13, 2017 at 9:22 pm

      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!

      Reply
  2. Mikayla says

    August 03, 2017 at 4:32 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Nora says

      August 03, 2017 at 1:59 pm

      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

      Reply
  3. Nelly says

    July 08, 2017 at 6:23 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      July 08, 2017 at 11:46 am

      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!

      Reply
  4. Carol says

    July 10, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Nora says

      July 17, 2016 at 11:52 am

      I love your approach, Carol! And yes, she’s a pretty busy toddler now 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner says

    July 12, 2015 at 4:24 am

    5 stars
    I am loving the looks of that peanut sauce! These look just downright delicious!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      August 04, 2015 at 5:28 pm

      Thank you, Kennedy!

      Reply
  6. Kim B. says

    June 22, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    3 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Nora says

      July 10, 2015 at 9:20 am

      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!

      Reply
  7. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    April 14, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    These are my fave!!! cannot wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      April 15, 2015 at 10:14 pm

      Thanks Alice!

      Reply
  8. Katie Evans says

    March 01, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Nora says

      March 07, 2015 at 11:10 am

      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!

      Reply
  9. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says

    November 08, 2014 at 1:58 am

    oooh, I LOVE peanut sauces!! This one sounds awesome and that chicken looks so good!!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 09, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      Me too Jess, they are just always so creamy and delicious! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  10. Erica says

    November 07, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Wow your pictures are beautiful! Your food looks amaaaazing too!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 07, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      Thank you so much Erica! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says

    November 07, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    The satay chicken skewers marvelous! Pinned! I am excited to browse through your beautiful creations!!! Cheers.

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 07, 2014 at 7:45 pm

      Thank you so much Suzy!

      Reply
  12. Anne Greene says

    November 07, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    The recipe is missing the words peanut butter in the ingredient list

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 07, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      Whoops, I’m so sorry! Thanks for pointing it out Anne! Fixed!

      Reply
  13. Levan @ MyWifeMakes.com says

    November 07, 2014 at 4:52 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 07, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      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! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Annie @Maebells says

    November 06, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    5 stars
    What a fun dinner idea! I think everything is better on skewers!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 07, 2014 at 7:41 pm

      It definitely is 🙂

      Reply
  15. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    November 06, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 07, 2014 at 7:41 pm

      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 😀

      Reply
  16. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    November 06, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 07, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      Aaah, Gayle, three bathrooms? I would never manage to keep up with that! Thanks for the tip 🙂

      Reply
  17. Sarah | Broma Bakery says

    November 06, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 07, 2014 at 7:38 pm

      I wish I could send some over 🙂 Thanks for the tip, love multitasking 😀

      Reply
  18. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says

    November 06, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    Gahhh these look amazing!! I love chicken + peanut sauce! Plus such an easy meal which I’m definitely a fan of 🙂 Pinned!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 07, 2014 at 7:37 pm

      Thank you Chelsea! Yes, easy meals are the best 🙂

      Reply

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