Description
A delicious Thai Chicken Satay with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. Grilled marinated chicken on skewers served with a sweet and savory peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600g chicken thighs
- 400g coconut milk
- 13–16 bamboo skewers (soaked in water)
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 2 tsp red curry paste
- 1 tsp cooking salt
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 3/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp cooking salt
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp peanuts (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Coriander leaves (for garnish)
- Sliced red chili (for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for 2 hours. In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup coconut milk, curry powder, white sugar, red curry paste, and salt to make the marinade. Coat chicken in marinade and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken pieces (cut into 1-2 inch pieces) onto soaked skewers. Leave space between each piece for even cooking.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a little oil. Cook the skewers for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown, or grill on BBQ for the same time, turning frequently. Use a meat thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 75°C (165°F).
- To make the peanut sauce, combine remaining coconut milk, peanut butter, white sugar, soy sauce, cider vinegar, and water in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring continuously, for 5 minutes. Adjust thickness with more water if necessary. Remove from heat.
- Serve skewers with peanut sauce, garnished with peanuts, lime wedges, coriander, and red chili slices.
Notes
- Ensure skewers are soaked for at least 2 hours to prevent burning.
- Overcooking the chicken can result in dryness; use a meat thermometer to avoid this.
- Peanut sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Thai Chicken Satay, Satay Recipe, Chicken Skewers, Peanut Sauce, Thai Cuisine