Description
This Thai-inspired Pineapple Peanut Satay Chicken is an explosion of sweet, savory, nutty, and spicy flavors! Juicy grilled or broiled chicken is marinated in a tangy peanut-pineapple sauce, then paired with caramelized pineapple for a dish thatโs bold, delicious, and easy to make. Perfectly served over steamed rice with a creamy Thai peanut sauce for dipping!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken & Skewers:
- 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (4-6 breasts)
- 1 fresh pineapple, chopped into 1โ pieces
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Thai Peanut Pineapple Marinade/Sauce:
- 1/3 cup canned pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1โ2 tsp Sriracha (or Asian chili sauce, to taste)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Peanut Sauce:
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 tsp cornstarch
- 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
Garnish (Optional):
- Freshly squeezed lime juice
- Crushed peanuts
- Green onions, chopped
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all marinade/sauce ingredients.
- In a large zip-top bag, combine ยผ cup of marinade with olive oil and chicken pieces. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1-4 hours.
Grill Method:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grease grill grates well.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Thread marinated chicken and pineapple onto skewers.
- Grill for 5 minutes per side, or until chicken is charred and cooked through (internal temp 165ยฐF/75ยฐC).
Oven Broil Method:
- Preheat broiler and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes.
- Arrange skewers in a single layer and broil, turning every 5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (about 10-15 minutes).
Make the Peanut Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, whisk coconut milk with cornstarch and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, simmer for 1 minute, then stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- Adjust consistency:
- Too thick? Whisk in coconut milk or water.
- Too thin? Simmer longer until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with Sriracha, lime juice, or brown sugar as desired.
Serve & Garnish:
- Brush grilled chicken skewers with peanut sauce and serve with extra sauce for dipping.
- Optionally, thin out the sauce with a bit of water and drizzle over chicken, pineapple, and rice.
- Garnish with crushed peanuts, green onions, and fresh lime juice.
Notes
- Best Pairing: Serve with steamed rice or coconut rice.
- Marination Time: Minimum 1 hour, but 4 hours for best flavor.
- Storage & Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of coconut milk or water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg