Description
Elevate your next gathering with this irresistible Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce. These juicy, marinated chicken skewers are infused with a delightful blend of Thai flavors, then grilled to perfection. Paired with a rich and creamy peanut sauce, this dish is not just a feast for the taste buds but also visually appealing. Whether it’s a backyard BBQ or a casual weeknight dinner, this easy recipe is sure to impress your guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken (thighs, breasts, or tenders)
- 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
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Chopped roasted peanuts
- Sliced red chilis
- Lime wedges
- Cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, soy sauce, red curry paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, curry powder, salt, and white pepper. Add chicken strips and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- Make the peanut sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, brown sugar, red curry paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth; bring to simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water if using. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with peanut sauce on the side and garnished with peanuts, lime wedges, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg