Description
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thailand right to your grill. Juicy, marinated chicken skewers are cooked to perfection and served with a creamy, rich peanut sauce that adds a nutty sweetness. This recipe is not only easy to make but also versatile, perfect for BBQs, weeknight dinners, or entertaining guests. Impress your friends and family with these tender chicken skewers that are bursting with flavor and paired beautifully with fresh garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken (thighs, breasts, or tenders), cut into 1-inch strips
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 16 skewers
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup coconut milk (for peanut sauce)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for peanut sauce)
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste (for peanut sauce)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for peanut sauce)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (for peanut sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for peanut sauce)
- Chopped roasted peanuts
- Sliced red chilis
- Lime wedges
- Cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together coconut milk, soy sauce, red curry paste, brown sugar, garlic, curry powder, salt, and white pepper. Add the chicken strips and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the peanut sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, brown sugar, red curry paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto soaked wooden or metal skewers.
- Grill: Preheat the grill over medium-high heat and grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with peanut sauce on the side and garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 683mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg