Chicken satay skewers are a popular street food in South-East Asia, marinated skewers can be a snack or meal with rice, cucumber, and the essential peanut sauce. They are quick, easy to make and even taste great when they’re cold, though everything tastes hot off the grilled. This Asian chicken satay recipe has great flavor because it’s marinated with Asian spices such as soy sauce, best of all, these chicken satay skewers are served with a flavorful and peanut dip!

Ingredients of Chicken Satay Skewers

2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/4 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
Agave nectar to taste

How to Cook Chicken Satay Skewers

★ Toss chicken with sesame oil, soy sauce, cilantro, garlic, and red pepper flakes in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and thread each chunk onto skewers.
★ Heat grill to medium-high heat and spray with oil if needed, cook chicken for about 2-3 minutes per side.
★ For sauce blend peanut butter and vinegar, add agave nectar and water if necessary for desired flavor and consistency.

Tips & Techniques

The chicken can be grilled the day before and the remaining sauce refrigerated. Reheat chicken on skewers in a warm oven, then garnish.