Peanutty Grilled Chicken Satay 🥜🍗

Grilled Chicken Satay 🍢

Preparation Time: 0 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Description:

Toss aside your peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, little kids, and see how the big kids like their peanut butter! Dive into the deliciousness of Grilled Chicken Satay, a delightful blend of tender chicken marinated and grilled to perfection, then served with a tantalizing peanut sauce. This Indonesian-inspired dish is packed with flavors that will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Southeast Asia. It’s the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and spicy, making it an ideal dish for summer grilling or any time you crave a burst of exotic flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Peanut Sauce:

   • In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, water, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, brown sugar, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes.
   • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until the ingredients are well combined and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.

2. Cool and Divide the Sauce:

   • Allow the sauce to cool slightly.
   • Remove and discard the minced garlic from the sauce.
   • Divide the sauce into two equal parts.

3. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch strips.
   • Thread the chicken strips onto metal skewers. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 20-30 minutes to prevent burning.

4. Preheat the Grill:

   • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
   • Lightly oil the grill grates with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.

5. Grill the Chicken:

   • Place the chicken skewers on the preheated grill.
   • Grill the chicken, covered, over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.

6. Baste and Serve:

   • During the last few minutes of grilling, baste the chicken skewers with one half of the peanut sauce, ensuring they are evenly coated.
   • Once the chicken is cooked through, transfer it to a serving platter.
   • Serve the grilled chicken satay hot, garnished with sliced scallions, and accompanied by the remaining peanut sauce for dipping.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 371.2
• Total Fat: 19.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.1g
• Cholesterol: 75.5mg
• Sodium: 1294.6mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 16.5g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.4g
  • Sugars: 10.4g
• Protein: 35.4g

Tips:

• For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in some of the peanut sauce for 30 minutes to 1 hour before grilling.
• Serve the grilled chicken satay with steamed rice and a crisp cucumber salad for a complete meal.
• If you prefer a milder sauce, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes or omit them altogether.
• Leftover peanut sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week and used as a dipping sauce for other dishes or as a marinade for meats and vegetables.