Chicken Skewers With Satay Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Skewers With Satay Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 ml skim natural yoghurt; 1 lime, juice only; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 12 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon paprika; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 400 g chicken breasts, cut into cubes; 100 g butter; 1 lemon, juice only; ½ cup natural-style chunky peanut butter; 1 small garlic clove, chopped roughly; 2 red chilies, chopped roughly and deseeded; 2 12 cm fresh ginger, peeled & chopped roughly; 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar; 200 ml coconut milk; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 teaspoon lemon juice or 1 teaspoon lime juice

Servings: persons

100 ml skim natural yoghurt
1 lime, juice only
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 12 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon paprika
salt & freshly ground black pepper
400 g chicken breasts, cut into cubes
100 g butter
1 lemon, juice only
½ cup natural-style chunky peanut butter
1 small garlic clove, chopped roughly
2 red chilies, chopped roughly and deseeded
2 12 cm fresh ginger, peeled & chopped roughly
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
200 ml coconut milk
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon lemon juice or 1 teaspoon lime juice

1
Soak some wooden skewers in a bowl of cold water for ten minutes.
2
For the chicken, combine all the ingredients, except for the chicken, in a large bowl and mix together well.
3
Add the chicken and coat well with the mixture.
4
Thread several pieces onto each wooden skewer and place aside on a platter.
5
Cover with cling film and chill for at least two hours.
6
For the satay sauce: Puree peanut butter, chillies, garlic, ginger and brown sugar in a food processor and transfer to a small saucepan.
7
Add coconut milk, soy sauce and molasses and stir well.
8
Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, and then simmer until sauce has thickened and the flavors have merged, about 30 minutes.
9
Stir often.
10
Cool to room temperature and add more soy sauce or lemon juice as needed.
11
Meanwhile, prepare the lemon butter for basting the chicken.
12
Melt the butter in a pan over a low heat and add the lemon juice, stirring well.
13
Keep warm.
14
Place the chicken skewers under a hot grill for 8-10 minutes, or until completely cooked through, basting with the lemon butter from time to time.
15
Turn the skewers when the chicken becomes golden-brown.
16
Divide the skewers between serving plates and drizzle over the satay sauce, or serve the sauce in a dipping bowl on the side.

775

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 ml skim natural yoghurt, 1 lime, juice only, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 12 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Skewers With Satay Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Skewers With Satay Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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