Name: Chicken Satay Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon sambal oelek; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; Handful chopped fresh cilantro; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces); 8 bamboo skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes; 2 tablespoons light coconut milk; 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes; 1 teaspoon crushed or grated garlic; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

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These easy and tender grilled Chicken Satay Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce are ridiculously delicious! You’ll be addicted to the lightly spicy, slightly tangy dipping sauce!

Yep, it’s grilling season, and what better way to take advantage than with this a-m-a-z-i-n-g Chicken Satay Skewers recipe! It’s to die for (seriously, I’m not kidding)!

I marinated the chicken in a dreamy Asian-flavored mixture featuring soy sauce, fish sauce, sambal oelek for heat, brown sugar, tangy lime juice, fresh ginger, and cilantro. How incredible does that sound?

You’ll need to soak the bamboo skewers in water for about 30 minutes prior to skewering. This keeps them from burning on the grill. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and thread them onto the skewers.

Food on a stick — so much fun to eat! And these perfectly grilled chicken skewers are the bomb! You won’t believe how easily this dish comes together!

Look at those grill marks! The chicken doesn’t take long to grill using either an outdoor grill or stove-top grill pan, so stay on top of it! They should only take 5 to 7 minutes on each side to cook.

The BEST Peanut Dipping Sauce

This creamy, rich, tangy, slightly spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce is heavenly! So what’s in it?

Creamy peanut butter
Light coconut milk
Low-sodium chicken broth
Low-sodium soy sauce
Rice vinegar
Lime juice
Fresh ginger and garlic
Red chili flakes

I also use this crazy-delicious peanut sauce with my Tofu Collard Wraps. Vibrant and healthy, these collard wraps are filled with crispy tofu strips and broccoli slaw. So yum!

Tender chicken breast pieces are soaked in a flavorful Asian marinade, then grilled on a skewer and served with a spicy peanut dipping sauce. You will have this Chicken Satay Skewers recipe on repeat for years to come!

TIPS & TRICKS

Make sure to soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. This keeps them from burning on the grill.
I used an outdoor grill for this recipe, but have also made these skewers on my stove-top grill pan. Either will work wonderfully!
Leftover skewers can be stored in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze. The peanut sauce can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serve this dish with a side of white, brown, or cauliflower rice for a tasty chicken meal.
My Asian Slaw with Nuoc Cham Dressing would be delicious with this chicken satay recipe!

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Update Notes: This post was originally published on February 21, 2017, but was republished with slight text changes and additions, like new photos, step-by-step instructions, and tips in August 2020.