Description
Ina Garten’s chicken satay recipe delivers authentic Indonesian flavors with elegant simplicity. Succulent marinated chicken skewers promise a delightful culinary experience that brings grilled perfection right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsps peanut butter
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Peanut dipping sauce
- Green onions
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a mixing container, setting aside a portion for basting.
- Chicken Marination: Thoroughly coat chicken pieces with the marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight, allowing flavors to deeply infuse the meat.
- Sauce Creation: Blend peanut sauce ingredients until smooth, then set aside at room temperature.
- Skewer Preparation: Soak wooden skewers in warm water for 30-60 minutes to prevent burning. Thread chicken pieces onto skewers, distributing approximately 5 pieces per skewer.
- Grilling Process: Preheat grill or grill pan to 375-400 degrees Fahrenheit, lightly spraying with non-stick coating. Arrange skewers on the heated surface, grilling 5-6 minutes per side. Periodically baste with reserved marinade and verify internal chicken temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions. Optionally drizzle with additional peanut sauce for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Marinate Like a Pro: Let chicken soak in marinade overnight for maximum flavor infusion and tender, juicy meat.
- Wooden Skewer Hack: Soak skewers in water to prevent burning and ensure even, safe grilling without charred edges.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches exact 165°F, guaranteeing safe and perfectly cooked protein.
- Sauce Saving Tip: Reserve extra marinade for basting and drizzling, adding layered, complex flavor profiles to your satay.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg