Chicken Satay with Quick Peanut Sauce

Name: Chicken Satay with Quick Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southeast Asian-inspired
Ingredients: 500 g chicken fillet, sliced into strips; 0.5 cup soy sauce for marinade; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 2 tbsp honey; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tsp turmeric; 0.25 cup smooth peanut butter for added sauce; 2 tbsp warm water for added sauce; 1 tsp soy sauce for added sauce; 1 tsp lemon juice for added sauce

Soy-lemon marinated chicken skewers with a measured peanut dipping sauce added to complete the source.

By Hez ArslanUpdated September 28, 2026

Total 1 hr 25 minMakes 4 servings

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The source gives a full marinade for 500 grams of chicken but tells readers to serve peanut sauce without providing its ingredients. This version keeps the measured soy, lemon, honey, garlic and turmeric marinade, then supplies a small peanut-butter sauce as a clearly identified completion. Cut the chicken evenly, marinate it in the refrigerator and thread it onto soaked skewers. Grill or pan-cook until the thickest piece reaches 74°C; color alone is not enough. Whisk the dipping sauce separately and thin it with warm water until spoonable. Keep raw-chicken utensils away from the sauce. Serve with cucumber and rice for a complete plate.

How to tell when it is ready

Chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) in the thickest piece.

Tips

Cut chicken strips the same thickness.
Soak wooden skewers before grilling.
Discard raw-chicken marinade.
Thin sauce with water a spoon at a time.

Serving suggestions

Pair with cucumber.
Add steamed rice.
Offer lime wedges.
Serve with a crisp salad.

Make ahead

Prepare ingredients ahead and keep perishable items cold until cooking or serving.

Storage

Refrigerate cooked chicken and sauce separately up to 2 days.

Food safety

Discard used marinade, cook poultry to 74°C (165°F) and disclose peanut and soy allergens.

Frequently asked questions

Where was the peanut sauce in the original ingredient list?

It was named but not measured; this quick peanut-butter sauce is an editorial addition.

How should I store chicken satay with quick peanut sauce?

Refrigerate cooked chicken and sauce separately up to 2 days.

About the author

Hez Arslan

Hez Arslan owns feastdelights.com and also writes practical recipes for everyday home cooking, from familiar Ukrainian dishes to meals inspired by kitchens around the world. His clear, step-by-step guidance helps home cooks approach each recipe with confidence.

Chicken Satay with Quick Peanut Sauce