Satay Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters
Satay Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters are delicious and easy-to-make for any occasion. The chicken is marinated in Thai peanut sauce, then grilled to perfection.
Servings: 4
Calories: 432kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken leg quarters thigh and drumstick attached
For the Peanut Marinade
- ½ cup peanuts roasted
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
- 14 oz coconut milk canned
- 1 tablespoon chili paste like Sriracha or Thai chili sauce
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon Hoisin sauce or fish sauce
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce dark or regular
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or tamarind paste/juice
Instructions
- Add the roasted peanuts and toasted sesame seeds to the mini processor.½ cup peanuts
- Pulse the peanuts and sesame seeds until ground to the coarseness you prefer.2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- In a small pot, add the coconut milk, chili paste, brown sugar, hoisin sauce (or fish sauce), chili paste, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar to a low simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes (it will thicken a little).14 oz coconut milk, 1 tablespoon chili paste, 2 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 tablespoon Hoisin sauce, 3 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Bring peanut sauce to a low simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes (it will thicken a little).
- Stir in the ground peanut and sesame seed mixture. If using peanut butter, add it to the sauce pan now.
- Reduce heat and simmer the peanut dipping sauce on medium heat for a few minutes until the peanut sauce has thickened to a dip consistency.
- Baste the chicken on both sides and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours.4 chicken leg quarters
- Place the marinated chicken leg quarters on the grill, set at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook on each side for 8 to 10 minutes, lowering heat if they are charring too quickly.
- Check the internal temperature in the thickest portion of the thighs to ensure they each reach a minimum of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer to a platter and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If you don't have time to marinate the chicken for several hours, you can shorten the marinating time to 30 minutes. However, the chicken will not be as flavorful if you don't marinate it for longer.
- You can make this recipe without a grill. Simply bake the chicken in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1064mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg