Irresistible Chicken Satay Skewers

These Chicken Satay Skewers are packed with flavour and served with a creamy peanut sauce—perfect for an appetiser, BBQ, or light meal!

Chicken Satay Skewers

Ingredients:

Serves 4

For the chicken:

• 500g chicken breast or thigh, cut into thin strips

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp rapeseed oil

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp garlic paste

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp fine pepper

• Juice of 1/2 lime

• Wooden skewers, soaked in water

For the peanut satay sauce:

• 3 tbsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp garlic paste

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 120ml coconut milk

• Juice of 1/2 lime

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp water (if needed, to loosen)

Method:

1. Marinate the chicken:

   • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rapeseed oil, honey, turmeric, coriander, cumin, garlic, ginger, salt & pepper, and lime juice.

   • Add chicken strips and coat well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for around 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the skewers:

   • Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers.

3. Cook the skewers:

   • Heat a pan or BBQ over medium heat. Lightly oil the surface.

   • Cook the skewers for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 75°C.

4. Make the peanut satay sauce:

   • In a small saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, coconut milk, salt & pepper, and lime juice.

   • Stir until smooth and heated through. If too thick, add a splash of water to loosen.

5. Serve:

   • Plate the chicken skewers and drizzle with some satay sauce, serving the rest on the side.

   • Garnish with chopped peanuts, coriander, spring onion, and an extra lime wedge if desired.