Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this Thai Chicken Satay featuring a creamy, spicy peanut dipping sauce. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, these tender chicken skewers are marinated in aromatic spices and grilled to perfection, bringing an authentic taste of Southeast Asia right to your table. The zesty peanut sauce adds an irresistible kick that will leave your guests raving about your culinary skills. With a quick prep time and versatile serving options, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup hot water
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons palm sugar or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Fresh lime juice from 1 lime
- Lemongrass
- Vegetable oil
- Garlic
- Turmeric
- Coriander
Instructions
- Prepare the Spicy Peanut Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter and hot water until smooth. Stir in red curry paste, palm sugar, Sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Set aside.
- Marinate the Chicken: Blend lemongrass with vegetable oil, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, turmeric, garlic, coriander, and Sriracha until smooth. Marinate chicken strips in this mixture for at least 1 hour.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto soaked bamboo skewers and grill for about 3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve warm with the spicy peanut dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg