Description
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is the ultimate dish to elevate your next BBQ. These juicy chicken skewers are marinated in a rich, aromatic blend of coconut milk and spices, then grilled to perfection. Paired with a creamy, nutty peanut sauce, this dish brings bold Thai flavors to your table, making it an irresistible choice for family gatherings or casual dinners. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, Chicken Satay is a versatile crowd-pleaser that can be served as an appetizer or a main course.
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 chicken: In a bowl, mix coconut milk, soy sauce, red curry paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, curry powder, salt, and white pepper. Add chicken strips and coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Make 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 and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare skewers: Soak wooden skewers if using; thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill chicken: Preheat grill over medium-high heat and grill skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve warm: Enjoy with peanut sauce on the side and garnished with chopped peanuts and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg