💡 At a Glance
- •Asian-Inspired Favorite: Crispy chicken skewers served with a rich, creamy peanut sauce—perfect for a fun appetizer or easy weeknight dinner.
- •Time-Saver: A super quick recipe for busy weeknights, though the chicken does need a little extra marinating time in the fridge for maximum flavor.
- •Cooking Method: Blend the marinade and peanut sauce right in your Thermomix® while sizzling the chicken up in a skillet.
Looking for a quick, easy, and totally delicious weeknight dinner? This Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is about to be your new go-to!
With juicy chicken skewers and a velvety, flavor-packed peanut sauce, this dish is a total crowd-pleaser and practically foolproof—even for beginner cooks.
In this simple recipe with clear step-by-step instructions, I’ll show you just how effortlessly you can whip up these mouthwatering chicken skewers using your Thermomix® in no time at all.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- It’s super quick and easy—perfect for busy weeknight dinners!
- Crispy chicken skewers paired with a creamy peanut sauce is pure comfort food heaven.
- Totally beginner-friendly with step-by-step ease.
- Uses simple ingredients you can easily grab at any regular grocery store.
- Great for party spreads, family dinners, or even a fun afternoon snack.
- Super easy to customize and adapt to your taste.
- A total crowd-pleaser that both kids and adults will love.
Tips for Success
Serve these skewers alongside steamed jasmine rice, a fresh side salad, veggies, or even some warm flatbread for dipping.
Adjust the amount of Sambal Oelek to fit your spice level—start with a little less if you prefer things on the milder side!
Don’t have Sambal Oelek on hand? Yellow curry paste makes a fantastic substitute.
Instead of using a skillet, you can also toss these skewers on the outdoor grill for a delicious charred flavor.
Can I Make This Ahead of Time?
Yes! You can easily prep and marinate the chicken skewers ahead of time and store them in the fridge until you’re ready to cook.
The peanut sauce can also be made in advance—just keep it sealed in an airtight container in the fridge.
Both the cooked chicken skewers and the peanut sauce freeze beautifully, too!
Easy Variations
This recipe is super easy to customize! Feel free to tweak the spices to match your taste or throw extra veggies into the peanut sauce.
Pineapple: Add a splash of pineapple juice and juicy pineapple chunks to the marinade.
Peanut Butter: Swap the roasted peanuts for peanut butter in the sauce for an even easier prep.
Veggies: Thread vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms right onto the skewers with the chicken.
Ingredients You’ll Need for Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
- 14 oz (400 g) chicken tenderloins
For the Marinade:
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 small knob fresh ginger
- 25 g sesame oil
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 25 g soy sauce
- ½ tsp Sambal Oelek
For the Peanut Sauce:
- 100 g roasted, salted peanuts
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1 tsp Sambal Oelek (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- Juice of ½ lime
How to Make Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Prep Work:
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them into a bowl.
Make the Marinade:
For the marinade, peel the onion, garlic, and ginger, place them into the mixing bowl, and chop for 5 sec / speed 6.
Add the sesame oil and sauté for 2 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
Add the coriander and cumin and sauté for 1 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
Finally, add the soy sauce and sambal oelek, then blend for 10 sec / Speed 7.
Pour the marinade over the chicken, toss well to coat, and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Make the Peanut Sauce:
To make the peanut sauce, start by giving your mixing bowl a quick rinse. Add the roasted peanuts to the bowl and chop for 10 sec / Speed 10.
Use your spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl, then repeat the process. Transfer the chopped peanuts to a small bowl and set aside.
Rinse the mixing bowl again. Peel the garlic, drop it into the bowl, and chop for 5 sec / Speed 7.
Add the sesame oil and sambal oelek, then sauté for 2 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
Next, add the sugar and fresh juice from half a lime, then mix for 5 sec / Speed 3.
Finally, add the coconut milk, ground peanuts, and salt, and cook for 8 min / 98°C / Speed 2.
Cook the Chicken Skewers:
For the chicken skewers, start by soaking 8 wooden skewers in water. Pat them dry before threading.
Remove the marinated chicken pieces from the marinade and thread them onto the skewers.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, then add a splash of high-heat oil (like sunflower or peanut oil).
Once the oil is nice and hot, lay the chicken skewers in the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through on both sides.
Depending on the size of your skillet, you may want to cook them in two quick batches.
How to Serve:
Remove the skewers from the skillet and serve warm with that delicious homemade peanut sauce!
You can also garnish the skewers with sesame seeds, fresh chives, or a few lime wedges before serving!
Enjoy!
Now, have fun in the kitchen and enjoy your meal!
If you loved this recipe for Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, you might also like my Chicken Gyros with Bell Peppers and Mushrooms! 🙂
Happy cooking,
Christoph
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
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- 400 g Chicken tenderloins
For the marinade:
- 1 Onion
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 Small knob of fresh ginger
- 25 g Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 25 g Soy sauce
- ½ tsp Sambal Oelek
For the peanut sauce:
- 100 g Roasted, salted peanuts
- 1 Small garlic clove
- 1 tsp Sambal Oelek adjust based on desired heat level
- 2 tsp Sesame oil
- ½ Lime juiced
- 200 g Coconut milk
- 10 g Brown sugar
- ¼ tsp Salt
Zubereitung
Prep work:
- 400 g Chicken tenderloinsPat the chicken tenderloins dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl.
Make the marinade:
- 1 Onion, 1 Garlic clove, 1 Small knob of fresh gingerFor the marinade, peel the onion, garlic, and ginger, add them to the mixing bowl, and chop for 5 sec / speed 6.
- 25 g Sesame oilAdd sesame oil and sauté for 2 min / 120 °C / speed 1.
- 1 tsp Ground coriander, 1 tsp Ground cuminAdd ground coriander and ground cumin, then sauté for another 1 min / 120 °C / speed 1.
- 25 g Soy sauce, ½ tsp Sambal OelekFinally, add soy sauce and Sambal Oelek, and purée for 10 sec / speed 7.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, toss well to coat, and let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Make the peanut sauce:
- 100 g Roasted, salted peanutsTo make the peanut sauce, give the mixing bowl a quick rinse, then add the roasted peanuts and grind for 10 sec / speed 10. Scrape down the sides with a spatula and repeat. Transfer the ground peanuts to a small bowl and set aside.
- 1 Small garlic cloveRinse the mixing bowl again. Peel the garlic, place it in the mixing bowl, and chop for 5 sec / speed 7.
- 1 tsp Sambal Oelek, 2 tsp Sesame oilAdd sesame oil and Sambal Oelek, and sauté for 2 min / 120 °C / speed 1.
- 10 g Brown sugar, ½ LimeNext, add brown sugar and lime juice, and mix for 5 sec / speed 3.
- 200 g Coconut milk, ¼ tsp SaltFinally, add coconut milk, ground peanuts, and salt, and cook for 8 min / 98 °C / speed 2.
Cook the chicken skewers:
- To prepare the chicken skewers, soak 8 wooden skewers in water first, then pat dry.
- Remove the marinated chicken from the bowl and thread onto the skewers.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of high-heat cooking oil (like sunflower or peanut oil). Once the oil is hot and shimmering, place the chicken skewers in the skillet and sear until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Depending on the size of your skillet, cook in two batches if needed.
Serve:
- Transfer the skewers to a platter and serve warm alongside the creamy peanut sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds, fresh chives or cilantro, and lime wedges for an extra pop of flavor!
Notes
- Great sides include rice, a fresh side salad, steamed veggies, or simply warm flatbread.
- Adjust the Sambal Oelek to fit your personal spice preference.
- You can easily swap out Sambal Oelek for yellow curry paste!
- Instead of using a skillet, feel free to cook these skewers right on the grill.
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
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- 400 g Chicken tenderloins
For the marinade:
- 1 Onion
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 Small knob of fresh ginger
- 25 g Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 25 g Soy sauce
- ½ tsp Sambal Oelek
For the peanut sauce:
- 100 g Roasted, salted peanuts
- 1 Small garlic clove
- 1 tsp Sambal Oelek adjust based on desired heat level
- 2 tsp Sesame oil
- ½ Lime juiced
- 200 g Coconut milk
- 10 g Brown sugar
- ¼ tsp Salt
Zubereitung
Prep work:
- 400 g Chicken tenderloinsPat the chicken tenderloins dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl.
Make the marinade:
- 1 Onion, 1 Garlic clove, 1 Small knob of fresh gingerFor the marinade, peel the onion, garlic, and ginger, add them to the mixing bowl, and chop for 5 sec / speed 6.
- 25 g Sesame oilAdd sesame oil and sauté for 2 min / 120 °C / speed 1.
- 1 tsp Ground coriander, 1 tsp Ground cuminAdd ground coriander and ground cumin, then sauté for another 1 min / 120 °C / speed 1.
- 25 g Soy sauce, ½ tsp Sambal OelekFinally, add soy sauce and Sambal Oelek, and purée for 10 sec / speed 7.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, toss well to coat, and let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Make the peanut sauce:
- 100 g Roasted, salted peanutsTo make the peanut sauce, give the mixing bowl a quick rinse, then add the roasted peanuts and grind for 10 sec / speed 10. Scrape down the sides with a spatula and repeat. Transfer the ground peanuts to a small bowl and set aside.
- 1 Small garlic cloveRinse the mixing bowl again. Peel the garlic, place it in the mixing bowl, and chop for 5 sec / speed 7.
- 1 tsp Sambal Oelek, 2 tsp Sesame oilAdd sesame oil and Sambal Oelek, and sauté for 2 min / 120 °C / speed 1.
- 10 g Brown sugar, ½ LimeNext, add brown sugar and lime juice, and mix for 5 sec / speed 3.
- 200 g Coconut milk, ¼ tsp SaltFinally, add coconut milk, ground peanuts, and salt, and cook for 8 min / 98 °C / speed 2.
Cook the chicken skewers:
- To prepare the chicken skewers, soak 8 wooden skewers in water first, then pat dry.
- Remove the marinated chicken from the bowl and thread onto the skewers.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of high-heat cooking oil (like sunflower or peanut oil). Once the oil is hot and shimmering, place the chicken skewers in the skillet and sear until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Depending on the size of your skillet, cook in two batches if needed.
Serve:
- Transfer the skewers to a platter and serve warm alongside the creamy peanut sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds, fresh chives or cilantro, and lime wedges for an extra pop of flavor!
Notes
- Great sides include rice, a fresh side salad, steamed veggies, or simply warm flatbread.
- Adjust the Sambal Oelek to fit your personal spice preference.
- You can easily swap out Sambal Oelek for yellow curry paste!
- Instead of using a skillet, feel free to cook these skewers right on the grill.
