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Skewers of Chicken Satay with Sweet and Spicy Sauce

A delicious, tender, chicken satay served with a sweet and spicy nut butter sauce
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine indonesian
Keyword chicken satay, grilled chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
resting time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 27 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and marinade:

  • ⅓ cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos if you avoid soy)
  • 2 ½ tablespoons yellow curry powder
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried ginger
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1" cubes
  • lime wedges and cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Sweet and Spicy Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened peanut, almond, or cashew butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha (depending on how much heat you like)
  • 1  teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, grated

Instructions

Be sure to allow 3-12 hours for chicken to marinate.

    For Chicken:

    • Place all marinade ingredients in a bowl and whisk. Add chicken and stir, cover and allow to marinate in the fridge for 3-12 hours. When ready, spray grill and preheat to 400 degrees. When grill is at temperature, add skewers cooking 6-7 minutes each side (total of 12-14 minutes) Serve with sauce and garnishes if desired.

    For sauce:

    • Place all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk or add to a mini food processor and process until smooth.
    • Drizzle over grilled chicken satay.