If you are tired of the same old salt and pepper chicken recipe, definitely check this chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce out. Chicken satay is often found in Thai restaurants as an appetizer. I will not claim that this recipe is an authentic Thai recipe, but I will say that it is super yummy and simple! The spicy peanut sauce can also double up as a dipping sauce for spring rolls.

The curry powder and peanut sauce will definitely give your taste buds a kick in this chicken satay recipe.

This recipe for chicken satay is one that you have to make ahead of time. As with many good things in life, good things come to those who wait. I recommend that you marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor absorption. The sauce can be made day of and can keep for 4-5 days.

This dish can be used as an appetizer or entree. To serve it as an entree, you can serve it up with a side of Thai papaya salad or white rice.

What is the secret to the best chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce?

Use a full grill or grill pan to create the best caramelization.

Cut pieces of chicken into thicker pieces to prevent over-drying.

Add chile sauce to add a zing to your spicy peanut sauce.

Price Comparison

Chicken satay costs $10-12 depending on what kind of restaurant you are dining at. I paid $6 for the chicken tenders Other ingredients: curry powder ($.25), garlic salt ($.25), coconut milk ($.25), peanut butter ($1), sambal chile sauce ($.25), and oil ($.25). This created 6-8 servings.

Restaurant ($10-12) vs. Home-made: ($1.03-1.38) per serving. You can save so much money by making this yourself. It is easy, delicious, and is sure to impress at your next party.

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Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce is a classic Thai appetizer. Fragrant, sweet, and savory, this dish satisfies all the taste buds.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Asian, thai

Keyword chicken satay, chicken satay with peanut sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

Chicken Satay

• 2.5 lb chicken breast cut into 2-inch long strips
• 1/2 cup full fat plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp Madras curry powder
• 1/2 tbsp garlic salt
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1 tbsp oil

Spicy Peanut Sauce

• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tbsp ginger minced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp sambal chile paste
• 1 tbsp coconut cream
• 1 tbsp water

Instructions

Chicken Satay

• Add chicken into a large bowl with yogurt, curry powder, garlic salt, sugar, and sliced onion. Mix well and allow to marinate overnight.
• Heat a grill pan on high heat. When the pan is hot, turn fire to medium. Brush pan with oil and sear chicken strips 3-4 minutes each side, or until cooked through. Serve with spicy peanut sauce.

Spicy Peanut Sauce

• Heat a medium sauce pan on medium heat. When pan is hot, add oil, ginger, and garlic. Saute garlic for 1 minute.
• Then add in hoisin sauce, peanut butter, sugar, sambal, coconut cream, and water. Allow to come to a gentle simmer, then turn off fire.
• Taste for seasoning and add salt, sugar, water, or coconut cream as needed to adjust for flavor and texture. The sauce should be thick, but slightly runny.