Thai Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce

Name: Thai Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs* (sliced into 1 1/2" wide strips by 3-5" long ); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup coconut milk plus more as needed ((may sub water)); 1/3-1/2 cup smooth peanut butter; 12-15 skewers; 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon chili paste ((like Sambal Oelek)); 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:10min

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is one of my absolute favorite recipes with the most addicting Peanut Sauce ever! Chicken Satay should be a staple in your kitchen with its juicy, marinated skewered chicken layered with flavor all dunked in creamy, intoxicating peanut sauce. It is a popular restaurant appetizer or dish - but NOW it can be favorite dish made in your kitchen! I've included recipe instructions for baking Chicken Satay or indoor/outdoor grilling so you can make this Thai Chicken Satay recipe year-round - because you will want to devour it year-round! I am specifically posting this recipe RIGHT NOW, because these delectable chicken skewers make a showstopping Christmas or New Year's Eve holiday appetizer!

Updated at: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:51:00 GMT