Simple Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce make and easy but sophisticated gluten-free Thai dinner! Infused with the flavors of coconut milk & peanut flour, this chicken recipe is a classic favorite for a reason!
Food on a stick! Seems to always be a crowd-pleaser! So does Thai! So does peanut butter (or flour in this case)! I have an inkling that’s why Chicken Satay is one popular Asian dish! “Satay” can be any meat skewered, grilled, and served with an enticing sauce! Chicken Satay with peanut sauce is the more iconic and loved.
This was my first time making anything on a skewer/kabob/stick. You can say I was a bit nervous, but I have no fear when it comes to cooking and baking! I’ll always try! I took some notes from my cedar plank grilling. Soak those wooden sticks! You never want to put dry wood on your grill, even the grill pan (which I used for this recipe). Since these are just small wooden skewers, you only need to soak them for an hour or two and you’ll be safe!
I’d never had Chicken Satay before this. I was missing out! Anytime I’d see a recipe for it, I’d be swooning; so it was about time I made it myself. It’s also time I find a Thai restaurant and finally get some “real” Thai food! I still haven’t, but still want too…so bad! Is it too late to put “eat Thai take-out” on my summer bucket list? I’m going to make it happen…watch me 😉
Any favorite recommends for a gluten-free/allergy-friendly Thai place in NJ? I’ll just have to do some research! Thai at home is always a good option though and I think after seeing this recipe, you’ll agree! This chicken is marinated in a coconut milk and peanut flour mixtures, then grilled, and served with a simple Thai peanut sauce. Shocker, but you don’t need ketchup for this chicken!
I simply grilled these on my grill pan, but you could try it on any grill you want. The grill pan makes it an easy dinner any time of year and seems to make it a bit easier to watch, as these cook quickly. That smoky grilled flavor with the creamy dreamy peanut sauce, lime, cilantro, spices, is going to have your mouth watering! Let’s fire up those grills and get sataying!
Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Simple Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce make and easy but sophisticated gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, grain-free Thai dinner! Infused with the flavors of coconut milk & peanut flour, this chicken recipe is a classic favorite for a reason!
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main, Condiment
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb of Skinless Chicken Tenders (plus enough wooden skewers per chicken pieces)
- 1 Cup Lite Culinary Coconut Milk
- 1/2 Cup Peanut Flour
- 2 TB Coconut Aminos
- 2 TB Chopped Cilantro
- 1/2 TB Lime Juice
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tsp Chili Paste
- 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
- 1/2 Tsp Minced Ginger
- 1/2 Tsp Curry Powder
- For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 Cup Peanut Flour
- 1/4 Cup Lite Culinary Coconut Milk
- 2 TB Coconut Aminos
- 2 TB Rice Vinegar
- 1 TB Water
- 1 TB Chopped Cilantro
- 1 TB Chopped Scallions
- 1 Tsp Lime Juice
- 1/2 Tsp Minced Ginger
- 1/2 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Tsp Chili Paste
- 1/4 Tsp Curry Powder
- 1 Packet of Stevia (1 Tsp Sugar)
Instructions
- In a large ziplock bag (or bowl), combine all the chicken marinade ingredients, then add the chicken, and mix around. Place the bag (or covered bowl) in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
- Soak your wooden skewers during this time as well.
- While you heat a greased non-stick grill pan over high heat on the stove, skewer the chicken tenders on your wooden skewers and place on a plate.
- Grill each skewer for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until thoroughly cooked through. I did this in about 3 batches to fit my pan. Set the grilled skewers aside on a clean plate.
- To make the peanut sauce, simply combine all the sauce ingredients and mix. You can optionally heat the sauce in a small pan on the stove if you’d like it warmed before serving with the chicken skewers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 Skewers
Ready to eat some food on a stick? This has been bugging me the entire time I’ve been writing up this post. Is there a difference between a skewer and a kebab? Google says, “As nouns, the difference between skewer and kebab is that skewer is a long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking while kebab is British) a dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted on a skewer or spit. As verbs, the difference between skewer and kebab is that skewer is to impale on a skewer while kebab is to roast in the style of a kebab.” Alright, and apparently kabob can be spelled kabob or kebab….I’m just going to stick with skewer! Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers to be exact!
So tell me:
+ Favorite food on a stick?
+ Skewer, kabob, kebab?
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indah
It reminds me of Indonesian Chicken satay..so delicious! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Beverly
I love Thai food and these chicken satay looks amazing.
Thanks for sharing,
Bev
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thai is one of the best!
Erin - Suburban Simplicity
Hi Rebecca! Delicious recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
The Savvy Age
pinned and yummed to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Nikki
Rebecca, we serve these quite often at the catering company I work for. But I’ve never been able to have them as they are not gluten free. Now that I have your recipe I can whip some up at home. I haven’t found a Thai restaurant here either, I really need to look into finding one that serves gluten-free options. Thanks for the recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I hope you enjoy some at home now!
Miz Helen
I love that Peanut Sauce, yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners
Wow, you’ve got a home run with these tasty bites, Rebecca. So much deliciousness on one stick! Happy Saturday 🙂 Sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Robyn!
Angela
Yum! These sound Fabulous!! Pinned 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
These skewers look amazing! They just scream summer to me.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes, totally!
Patricia @Sweet and Strong
I’ve only ever had these at weddings, but thought they would be a fun dinner to make at home. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O yea! Bring the party home!
Marla
HI Rebecca,
Wow these look tasty! I love chicken especially on the grill. With all those wonderful tasty herbs and spices – peanut sauce it sounds fabulous. Pinned & tweeted!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is one yummy dish!
Rebecca
Yay! I can have these! Will defo give these a go….I agree, food on a stick is a sure fire winner
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
All the more fun!
Liz
I’ve only grilled shrimp kebabs this summer. Your chicken satay looks wonderful—though my hubby would probably still want ketchup!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I don’t blame him! #ketchuplovesunite!
Rahul @samosastreet.com
I LOVE CHICKEN SATAY!! This looks fantastically delicious. Sauce looks perfect.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! It is so good!
Debra @ Bowl Me Over
Oooh these look good! Do you have any leftovers? I’d love a skewer 😀 Have a great week!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, gotta make some this weekend then!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss
Woot for thai food and peanut sauce!! That sauce looks incredible with the coconut milk!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Gotta combine the nuts that are not “nuts” 😛 Haha!
Elle @ Only Taste Matters
I just love Thai food but the meat quality is never the greatest. So glad I can now make them myself!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, you’re right about that!
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen)
Loving all of the flavors in this dish! And I’m with you on the skewers–soaking them ahead of time is key to make sure I don’t come away with a stick-o-fire! :o)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It would be like a DIY sparkler 😉
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
I think grilled chicken just got BETTER!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The best!!! #GrilledChickenLife!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
You know how food provokes wonderful memories Rebecca? We’ll these delicious chicken satay skewers have reminded me of when I was working in Bristol in the U.K. about 10 years ago and used to go to the same specific restaurant just for their chicken satay skewers. Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah that is fantastic! You must bring it back and make some at home!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
This looks delicious. Chicken Satay is one of my favorites.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is now one of mine too 😉
Cathy
Yum! I’ve pinned this recipe to try. It looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Lizzie Bennett
I’ve never had a peanut sauce before, but now I want to! Awesome recipe! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Girl, where are you been!??
Ashley - Forking Up
Oh man, I’d put peanut sauce on everything if I could. It’s my favorite! These look great for summer.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, you sound like me!!
Citra Kale @Citra's Home Diary
Satay! one of my favorite.! YUM! try to dig Indonesian cuisine as well if you are looking for vegan and gluten free meal, we have many! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I know you do my friend! 😉
Elise @frugalfarmwife.com
These look so good! What is it about putting food on a stick that makes it so much better? 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It adds to the “fun” experience 😉
Bree
I loveee satay and have been looking for a good recipe! Will have to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect! Enjoy!
natalie welanetz
this recipe looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
That sauce!!! Looks amazing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It’s all about the sauce 😉
Suzie from Munchkin Time
That looks really delicious. Thank you Rebecca for posting this amazing recipe! – Suzie
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Aw, thank you! I hope you can enjoy it some time!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
These sound amazing! Love that we’re kabob twins today – and since I can’t resist a kabob in any form and definitely cannot resist some yummy peanut sauce, these are looking extra delicious to me! Definite winner!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We must trade 😉 Or have a kabob potluck! Bahaha!
Raia
I love all things kabob. 😉 And that sauce sounds delicious, too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, they are fun to eat 😛
Emily @ My Healthyish Life
I call it whatever rolls off my tongue haha it’s never consistent. I love marinating with coconut milk! These look awesome!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, I think that’s me too! They’re both rather awkward words to say!
Rachel@RachelMcMichael.com
The peanut sauce sounds amazing on these chicken skewers!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thai cuisine is all about the peanut sauces!
sarah@creatingbettertomorrow
I don’t know why but when I read satay I think …HARD, i think DIFFICULT, i think FANCY, but you know what?!?! I’m not scared to try this recipe…doesn’t seem to hard and I love anything on a stick 🙂 more fun to eat!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I felt the same way, but really…just grilled meat on a stick, haha! The least “sophisticated” we can get 😛
Carla
This Texan would eat all things on a stick if she could.
AS WOULD HER CHILD.
Ive always wanted to attempt this but, with my craptastic kitchen skillz, figured Id order takeout instead (true story).
It’s time to give it a shot.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Do it!!! It’s fun and you won’t be sorry, the results are delicious 😉