Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut and Coconut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

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Tender chicken skewers marinated in aromatic spices and served with a rich, nutty peanut-coconut sauce for an authentic Indonesian-inspired meal. This Asian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, soy sauce, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 35 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Indonesian cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound, boneless and skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
8, soaked in water skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 pound chicken thighs, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric. Marinate for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Whisk together 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup coconut milk, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes until smooth.
Step 3: Thread chicken pieces onto 8 soaked skewers.
Step 4: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
Step 5: Brush chicken with peanut-coconut sauce during the last 2 minutes of grilling.
Step 6: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped peanuts and serve immediately with extra sauce.