Keto Chicken Satay With Low Carb Peanut Sauce

Name: Keto Chicken Satay With Low Carb Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs; 3/4 cup Coconut Milk; 2 tbsp. Fish Sauce; 2 tbsp. Soy Sauce; 2 tbsp. Lime Juice; 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt; 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder; 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 cup Coconut Milk; 1/3 cup Natural Peanut Butter; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce; 1 tsp. Fish Sauce; 1 tbsp. Lime Juice; 1/2 tbsp. Swerve Sweetener; 1 tbsp. Siracha Hot Sauce; 1 cup Fresh Cilantro (finely chopped)

Updated July 25, 2019

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Tired of boring chicken and looking to change things up with a new low-carb dinner option? This easy keto chicken satay recipe will definitely do the trick. And the spicy, low-carb peanut dipping sauce is "to die for!"

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Fat

32g

Protein

41g

Net Carbs

8g

I’ve been following a pretty strict and mostly uneventful keto diet for a while now and I’ve tried chicken a number of ways. Grilled, pan-fried, baked, in soup, you name it.

Let’s just say everything is starting to taste like…ummm…well…chicken!

I wanted something new. I wanted something that tasted “non-keto.” And this keto chicken satay recipe really did the trick.

The marinated and grilled chicken is perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a weekend snack. Plus, the slightly spicy, low carb peanut dipping sauce reminded me of my favorite upscale Asian bistro in Seattle.

It’s super simple and has less than 30 minutes of “hands on” time – and that includes the grilling.

Keto Chicken Satay Marinade

Our marinade for this dish is actually quite simple – a little creamy, a little salty, a little citrus, and a little spice.

We start by combining unsweetened coconut milk with soy sauce, fish sauce, and fresh lime juice. Next we add in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.

This is a perfect combination for the chicken thighs and they really take on the flavor in as little as 30 minutes.

Slice Chicken Thighs and Marinade

There’s really not a whole lot to say here. Since we’ll be skewering the chicken thighs later on, it’s better to slice them now before we marinade.

Plus, having them sliced means more surface area to come in contact with the marinade.

Once you’ve sliced up all of the chicken thighs, place them in a gallon Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over the top. Seal the bag and refrigerate for as little as 30 minutes or as long as 4 hours.

Make the Low Carb Peanut Dipping Sauce

The low carb peanut dipping sauce for this recipe is actually quite similar to the marinade we created earlier.

We’re starting with coconut milk (I like to use the rest of the can) and then adding natural peanut butter, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and Siracha hot chili sauce.

Once these ingredients are all whisked together, we stir in about a cup of finely chopped cilantro. Throw the bowl in the refrigerator and allow the flavors to meld. They’ll come together very quickly.

It's Time To Skewer The Chicken

After our chicken is finished marinating, it’s time to get it ready to grill.

I opted for these 8″ wooden bamboo skewers and they worked out great but you can also use metal skewers if you have them.

There are pluses and minuses to each. If using the wooden skewers make sure you soak them for at least 30 minutes before using. If you using the metal skewers, I recommend a pair of BBQ gloves or at least a good oven mitt as the metal skewers can get quite hot (speaking from experience here!).

To skewer the chicken, simply thread it back and forth with the pointed end. It’s a little messy but not difficult.

Grill the Keto Chicken Satay Skewers

You have several options when it comes to grilling the keto chicken satay. I opted to use my Kamado Joe charcoal grill and as you can see from the pictures, they came out perfectly.

I realize everyone may not have such an elaborate grill setup. Fortunately, this recipe works just as good on any gas or charcoal grill.

For those without a proper BBQ, this dish can also be prepared indoors. For best results, you would use a grill pan (to get those proper grill marks) but any heavy cast iron skillet will do the trick. If “grilling” indoors, make sure you oil your pan just a bit to avoid stickage.

Whatever method you are using, you’ll want to have it set to medium heat. I was about 400 degrees F in my grill and these keto chicken satay skewers took about 8 minutes total. I was turning regularly, about every minute.

Cook the chicken until it is at least 165 degrees F in the thickest part. Chicken thighs are a little more forgiving, so if you go over a bit, they will still be tender and juicy.

One tool I literally can’t live without is my Instant Read Thermometer. I use it in nearly every dish I cook and I can confidently say it’s the most frequently used tool in my kitchen. I know there are cheaper models available, but there weren’t when I purchased it. If it broke today, I’d replace it with the same one in a heartbeat.

That’s all there is to it. If you’ve read this far, you should definitely pin this recipe on your Pinterest board.

This is one of those recipes I plan to make about once a month. It really is that good.

If you do try this recipe out, please let me know in the comments section below. I read every comment and take your feedback very seriously. And if you have a question, go ahead and ask it there as well. I’ll answer in a follow up comment and everyone else will benefit from it as well.

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