Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, a dish that brings the taste of Thailand to your backyard BBQ. Tender chicken skewers marinated in a fragrant blend of coconut milk, red curry paste, and garlic are grilled to perfection and served with a creamy, rich peanut sauce. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a delightful family dinner. With bold flavors and a healthy twist, this chicken satay will quickly become a favorite in your cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken (thighs or breasts)
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- Lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Whisk together coconut milk, soy sauce, red curry paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, curry powder, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl. Add sliced chicken and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare 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.
- Grill the chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Serve warm with peanut sauce on the side. Garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg