Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is one of our favorite appetizers. Better than anything we have ordered at a restaurant!
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
My husband made this Chicken Satay for me for Mother’s Day and it was so incredibly good! I loved the meal, partly because of all the delicious flavor, and partly because I didn’t have to cook 😉 We almost always order this as an appetizer when we got out for Thai food, but this recipe is much better than anything we have ordered and you get a lot more for your money!
Cool Cucumber Salad
The chicken has such great flavor, the peanut sauce adds a little spice, and the cool cucumber salad just balances all the flavor out and acts as a coolant. The three foods together make the most tasty appetizer! Even though it is considered an appetizer at most Thai restaurants, I could definitely have it as my own main dish.
More Great Thai Dishes
If you do opt to make the Chicken Satay as an appetizer, you’ll want to follow it up with some of these other great Thai food dishes.
- Thai Chicken Salad Wraps is everything you love in a Thai dish, wrapped up in a tortilla. Convenient and delicious.
- One Pot Thai Peanut Pasta features shrimp or chicken, noodles, vegetables, seasonings and peanuts all cooked in one pot.
- Thair Fish Tacos are light, flavorful and sure to be an instant favorite at your house.
- Thai Chicken Enchiladas are everything you love about Thai food with all its fresh, sweet, spicy flavor.
How to Make Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
For The Chicken Satay
- 3 chicken breasts cut into long strips
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
For The Peanut Dipping Sauce
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- chopped peanuts to taste
For The Cool Cucumber Salad
- 2 cucumbers sliced and seeded
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
For The Chicken Satay:
- Mix the spices together and set aside. Toss the chicken in the peanut oil then stir in the spices.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Thread onto skewers and grill.
For The Peanut Dipping Sauce:
- In a small saucepan mix together the ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook 1 to 2 minutes to thicken. Set aside and bring to room temperature.
For The Cool Cucumber Salad:
- Mix everything but the cucumber, then add the cucumber in. Refrigerate and serve.
Equipment
- Outdoor Barbecue Grill
Kristyn says
I eat this as my main meal!! I love it so much. I can’t get enough of Thai flavors.
Andrea Thueson says
These chicken satays were so good. I loved the flavors! My family gobbled them right up and have been begging me to make them again.
Natalie says
I love the dipping sauce! I am excited to try that with other things, too! These are a easy & delicious appetizer!
Denise says
Made it! Loved it
Lynn says
Is there any real reason why I can’t use Chunky Peanut Butter in the dipping sauce?
Erica says
No, it’s simply a matter of preference. Chunky Peanut Butter would work just as well. Thanks for asking!
Jodee Weiland says
This recipe looks really delicious…can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!
Lindsey Johnson says
Thank you for all the great posts!! As a college student that, one, LOVES Asian food but, two, doesn’t have any money, your site gives me hope! I can’t wait to try these recipes.
Eliza says
Huge hit with the family & we have 2 picky eaters! Love your website! I’ve cooked several great meals!
cory says
Go Beau!
nath says
I love chicken or pork satay, but usually pork satay not serve with peanut sauce. yummy 🙂
Katie says
I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for all the good posts!!