Description
Indulge in the flavors of Thailand with this Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce recipe. Perfect for summer BBQs or cozy dinner nights, these juicy chicken skewers are marinated in a fragrant coconut milk and red curry blend, grilled to smoky perfection. The dish is complemented by a creamy peanut sauce that’s rich, nutty, and irresistibly delicious. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or main course, this Chicken Satay will undoubtedly impress your guests while satisfying your cravings for authentic Thai flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 2 lbs boneless chicken (thighs or breasts)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- Lime juice
- Garlic
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, soy sauce, red curry paste, and garlic. Coat chicken strips and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Make the peanut sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, mix peanut butter, coconut milk, brown sugar, red curry paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice until smooth. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare the skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Serve warm with peanut sauce and garnishes like chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg