Chicken Satay is made with chicken thighs, curry powder, soy sauce, fish sauce; air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes to serve 4. 280 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Slice chicken thighs into thin strips. Toss with curry powder, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Marinate 30 minutes.
- 2
Thread onto skewers. Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, until charred and cooked through.
- 3
Whisk peanut sauce ingredients together until smooth.
- 4
Serve skewers with peanut sauce for dipping.
Tip: Thighs are non-negotiable here — breast dries out on skewers. Thread the meat in a flat zigzag pattern so it cooks evenly. The peanut sauce thickens as it sits; add more warm water to thin it.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 12 minutes vs ~22 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🍖Circulating hot air renders fat and seals in juices for a crispier outside and tender inside.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Chicken Satay at 400°F for 12 minutes. Thighs are non-negotiable here — breast dries out on skewers. Thread the meat in a flat zigzag pattern so it cooks evenly. The peanut sauce thickens as it sits; add more warm water to thin it.
You need: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, sliced into strips, 1 tbsp curry powder, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp warm water. This recipe serves 4 with 280 calories per serving.
Chicken Satay takes 12 minutes total at 400°F. Serve skewers with peanut sauce for dipping.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 12 minutes at 400°F.
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