Description
Ina Garten’s chicken satay brings Indonesian street charm to your kitchen with perfect marinated chicken skewers. Creamy peanut sauce and tender grilled chicken create an irresistible flavor journey that delights you from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 ½ pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
Sauce and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Peanut dipping sauce
- Green onions
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing container or a sealable plastic bag for marinating the chicken.
- Craft a vibrant marinade by combining soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, tangy rice vinegar, zesty lime juice, aromatic sesame oil, golden honey, minced ginger, crushed garlic, fiery red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Reserve a small portion of this flavor-packed mixture for basting.
- Thoroughly coat the chicken pieces with the marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, or ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Simultaneously prepare the accompanying peanut dipping sauce by blending the designated ingredients, then set aside at room temperature.
- For wooden skewers, submerge in warm water for 30-60 minutes to prevent charring during grilling.
- Thread chicken pieces onto skewers, allocating approximately 5 pieces per skewer for uniform cooking.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature (around 375-400 degrees Fahrenheit). Lightly coat the cooking surface with non-stick spray to prevent adherence.
- Arrange skewers on the heated surface, grilling for 5-6 minutes per side. Periodically brush with the reserved marinade and monitor internal chicken temperature, ensuring it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) for safe consumption.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and green onions. Optionally drizzle with additional peanut sauce for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents charring and potential fire hazards during grilling.
- Marinating chicken for a minimum of half an hour allows spices to penetrate deeply, enhancing overall taste and tenderness.
- Preheating the grill ensures even cooking and creates those beautiful grill marks that add visual appeal and smoky flavor.
- Applying non-stick spray before grilling helps release chicken easily and maintains the meat’s integrity.
- Letting grilled chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking allows juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg