Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is an easy, flavorful appetizer perfect for holidays, parties, and entertaining. A crowd-pleasing recipe everyone loves.
When it comes to holiday hosting, I’m always on the hunt for appetizers that feel festive and impressive, but are still easy enough to pull together during the busiest time of year. Between decorating, shopping, and entertaining, no one wants a complicated recipe with hard-to-find ingredients. That’s why this Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce has become one of my go-to holiday appetizers (along with my butternut squash crostini and hot honey baked brie), especially when I’m shopping at D&W Fresh Market for everything I need in one stop.
Perfect for Christmas parties, casual holiday get-togethers, or even a cozy winter dinner at home, these tender chicken skewers are packed with warm spices and served with a creamy, savory peanut sauce that guests absolutely love. Best of all, D&W Fresh Market makes holiday hosting easy with high-quality proteins, fresh seasonal produce, and pantry staples that help this recipe come together effortlessly.
Shopping for Holiday Ingredients at D&W Fresh Market
One of my favorite things about shopping at D&W Fresh Market, especially during December, is how easy they make holiday cooking. Whether you’re planning a full Christmas menu or just need a few standout appetizers, D&W has you covered.
For this recipe, I picked up:
- Fresh, high-quality boneless chicken from the meat department
- Fresh ginger, garlic, and herbs from the produce section
- Pantry staples like peanut butter, soy sauce, and brown sugar
D&W Fresh Market is known for being a trusted neighborhood grocery store, and during the holidays they really shine with winter promotions, seasonal ingredients, and convenient options that make hosting feel doable, even on a busy schedule!
Ingredients
- For the chicken: chicken tenderloins, plain yogurt, ginger, curry powder, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- For the peanut sauce: peanut butter, chili paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and hot water.
How to Make Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Step 1. Start by making your marinade for the chicken by grating your garlic and ginger using a microplane. Mix it in a bowl with the yogurt and curry powder.
Step 2. Marinate your chicken for at least 30 minutes, then take wooden skewers and put a single tenderloin on each skewer.
Step 3. Once all of your chicken tenders are skewered, put them on a prepared baking sheet. Grill or broil in the oven on high for around 5 minutes per side.
Step 4. While chicken satay is cooking, make the peanut sauce. Start by juicing your lime, and adding the lime juice to a bowl with the peanut butter.
Step 5. Then stir in the sambal oelek, soy sauce, brown sugar, and hot water.
Step 6. Next whisk together until fully combined and set aside until chicken is finished cooking.
Once chicken is finished, serve next to the peanut sauce, or you could drizzle the sauce over the top for easy serving. Enjoy your Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce!
Hosting Tips for the Holidays
If you’re planning a Christmas or holiday gathering, here are a few ways to make entertaining stress-free:
- Prep appetizers and drinks in advance so you can enjoy your guests.
- Offer a mix of hot and cold, and sweet and savory bites for variety.
- Shop once at a store like D&W Fresh Market that has everything you need in one place!
- Lean on prepared foods to complement homemade dishes.
Chicken satay pairs beautifully with other holiday appetizers like veggie platters, cheese boards, or festive salads!
More Great Party Dishes
- Warm Hummus with Ground Lamb and Pomegranates
- Smoked Shrimp Caprese Skewers
- Chicken Salad Sliders
- Baked Pita Chips with Za’atar
- Crispy Oven Baked Egg Rolls
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Ingredients
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Instructions
- Wisk together yogurt with ginger, curry powder, garlic, salt and pepper before pouring into a large glass dish or plastic bag. Add chicken breast tenders and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight.1 pound chicken breast tenders, 1 cup whole milk plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 2 cloves garlic, salt and pepper
- To prepare sauce, combine peanut butter with chili garlic paste, brown sugar, soy sauce and lime juice. Use a wisk to combine until smooth. Add hot water to thin out the sauce – feel free to add more or less to taste.1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter, 1 teaspoon sambal oelek, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 cup hot water
- When ready to cook chicken, turn grill or broiler on high. Broil or grill for 5 minutes per side and serve with peanut sauce on side.
Liz’s Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can marinate the chicken up to 24 hours in advance and prepare the peanut sauce ahead of time. Cook the skewers just before serving for best results.
Absolutely. Chicken satay is easy to eat, full of flavor, and always a crowd favorite; perfect for Christmas and holiday gatherings!
Serve with peanut sauce, fresh herbs, rice, or a simple winter salad. It also pairs well with other appetizers and party platters.
Disclosure: This recipe was developed in partnership with Spartan Nash. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Lemon Bowl possible. All thoughts are my own.
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