Description
Delight in the mouthwatering flavors of this Easy Thai Chicken Satay, featuring tender chicken skewers marinated in a fragrant coconut milk and spice blend. Paired with a creamy, slightly spicy peanut sauce, this dish is perfect for any occasion—whether as an appetizer at gatherings or as a flavorful main course for family dinners. The combination of rich Thai spices and the nutty peanut sauce will leave your taste buds wanting more. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, this recipe is sure to impress your guests while keeping meal prep quick and easy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or galangal
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Warm water, as needed to thin the sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, curry powder, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and lime juice. Add chicken strips and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best results).
- Make the Peanut Sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, red curry paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and lime juice. Stir until smooth; add warm water if needed to thin.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill pan or BBQ. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill for 4–5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with warm peanut sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg