- Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
- Yes, absolutely! The peanut pieces toast during cooking and add an extra crunch experience.
- Won't the peanut butter burn?
- It will if exposed to too high heat. Use this marinade for indirect heat (indirect grilling) or in the oven.
Satay-Style BBQ Peanut & Chilli Marinade
A distant cousin of satay sauce that moved to America. The richness of peanut butter clings incredibly well to meat, forming a crispy, nutty layer during cooking while keeping the meat juicy underneath. Complemented by BBQ sauce and chilli, this umami bomb is the best choice for chicken and pork.
Ingredients
80
g
Peanut butter (natural, unsweetened is best)
100
ml
BBQ sauce
50
ml
Soy sauce
30
g
Honey
3
cloves
Garlic
10
g
Fresh ginger
1
tsp
Chilli flakes
20
ml
Fresh lime juice
30
ml
Olive oil
1
tsp
Smoked paprika
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Equipment Needed
- Medium bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Grater
- Sealable bag
Allergen Information
Peanuts
Soya
Instructions
1
✓
Finely grate the peeled garlic and ginger.
Tip: Ginger fibres are easier to cut if you grate frozen ginger, or use a very sharp grater.
2
✓
In a bowl, work the peanut butter together with the honey and oil. If the peanut butter is very hard, microwave it for 10 seconds.
Tip: It is important to mix the fatty ingredients smooth first, then add the liquids.
3
✓
Add the BBQ sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and spices (chilli, paprika, grated aromatics). Mix until you get a thick but pourable emulsion.
Tip: The consistency should be like thick pancake batter so it clings thickly to the meat.
4
✓
Coat the meat or pour the marinade into a bag. Massage it in.
Tip: The oil content of the peanut butter helps fat-soluble flavours (capsaicin from chilli) penetrate deep into the meat.
5
✓
Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Before cooking, remove and let the excess drip off slightly so it doesn't burn on the grill.
Tip: The remaining marinade (that did NOT contain raw meat) can be used as a dip for the finished dish.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 80 g Peanut butter (natural, unsweetened is best)
- 100 ml BBQ sauce
- 50 ml Soy sauce
- 30 g Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 10 g Fresh ginger
- 1 tsp Chilli flakes
- 20 ml Fresh lime juice
- 30 ml Olive oil
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika