Appetizers & Snacks, Dinner, Kid-Friendly
Grilled Chicken Satay with Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce
These grilled chicken skewers are an easy and delicious appetizer to share at a party. Chicken flavored with a classic Thai marinade, and served with a tangy peanut sauce. Get that classic grill charred flavor with woodfired grilling.
TIP: Be sure to marinate the chicken for at least 3 hours (or up to 8 hours) for full flavor.
Compatible with
Allergies
Tip: Allergy Advice
This dish contains the following allergens: Peanuts
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- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch pieces
- ½ cup canned coconut milk
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon chili crisp oil or crushed red pepper (optional)
- 6–9 wooden skewers
- chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- chopped peanuts, for garnish (optional)
Peanut Sauce
- ½ cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red crushed pepper (optional)
- 2–4 tablespoons water
Utensils
- Whisk
- Skewers
- 2 medium bowls
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Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and chili crisp oil or crushed red pepper. Place marinade and chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Massage outside of bag to work marinade over all parts of chicken, then place bag in the refrigerator for 3 to 8 hours. When marinating is complete, remove chicken from bag and thread onto skewers.
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Step 2
To install the grill grate, position it flat on top of the heating element and gently press down until it sits into place, then close the hood.
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Step 3
While holding the smoke box lid open, use the pellet scoop to pour pellets into the smoke box until filled to the top. Then close the smoke box lid.
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Step 4
Turn dial to GRILL, set the temperature to MED, and set time to 20 minutes. Press WOODFIRE FLAVOR. Select START/STOP to begin preheating (preheating will take approx. 13–17 minutes).
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Step 5
When unit beeps to signify it is preheated and ADD FOOD is displayed, open hood, and add skewers to grill. Close hood to begin cooking. Flip skewers every 6 minutes until cooking is complete.
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Step 6
While chicken is cooking, prepare peanut sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients, except water. Then slowly whisk in water until smooth.
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Step 7
When cooking is complete, open hood and remove chicken from grill. Garnish skewers with chopped cilantro and peanuts and serve with peanut sauce.