Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Grilled Thai chicken satay with a light peanut dipping sauce. 330 calories, 30g protein, smoky and nutty.
Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce has 330 calories per serving, with 30g protein, 16g carbs, 16g fat, and 2g fiber. Prep 25 min, cook 12 min.
Nutrition per serving
2 serving(s)
330
Calories
30g
Protein
60% DV
16g
Carbs
6% DV
16g
Fat
21% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
💪 30g protein per serving.
🔥 9.1g protein per 100 cal.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
12 min
Servings
2
Est. Cost
$5.00
Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Smoky grilled Thai chicken skewers marinated in coconut milk and spices, served with a light peanut dipping sauce—330 calories and 30g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 7 oz chicken breast, cut into strips
- 0.25 cup light coconut milk
- 1 tbsp yellow curry powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (natural)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- Whisk coconut milk, curry powder, garlic, and turmeric to make the marinade.
- Thread chicken strips onto skewers and coat with the marinade; rest 15 minutes.
- Make the sauce by stirring peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and 2 tbsp hot water until smooth.
- Grill skewers over medium-high heat 3 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- Brush with any leftover marinade in the last minute of grilling.
- Serve the satay hot with the peanut sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 330 kcal |
| Protein | 30g |
| Carbs | 16g |
| Fat | 16g |
| Fiber | 2g |
Tips
- Thinning the peanut sauce with warm water keeps calories low while staying dippable.
- Cut chicken strips evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- A grill pan indoors works well if you don’t have an outdoor grill.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
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