Description
Tender grilled chicken skewers served with a rich, creamy peanut sauce and roasted sweet potatoes for a perfect mix of smoky, nutty, and naturally sweet flavors. A comforting and vibrant Southeast Asian-inspired meal that’s both hearty and wholesome.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, lime juice, and olive oil. Add chicken strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spread the cubed sweet potatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt. Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked skewers. Grill for 3–4 minutes on each side until cooked through with light char marks.
- In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice. Stir over low heat until smooth and creamy.
- Serve the grilled satay with roasted sweet potatoes. Drizzle peanut sauce over the top and garnish with crushed peanuts and cilantro.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results, or substitute with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- To make the peanut sauce vegan, replace honey with maple syrup.
- Add chili flakes or a touch of Sriracha for a spicy twist.
- Peanut sauce thickens as it cools, so stir in a splash of warm water before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg