Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, a dish that combines juicy grilled chicken skewers with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. This Thai-inspired recipe is perfect for impressing guests at BBQs or enjoying a quick weeknight dinner. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create an explosion of taste featuring coconut milk, red curry paste, and savory spices. Ideal for any occasion, this versatile dish is not only delicious but also offers healthy alternatives with lean chicken and customizable options to suit your palate. Serve it alongside fresh garnishes and enjoy a culinary experience that’s both satisfying and unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken (thighs or breasts)
- 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 mixture of coconut milk, soy sauce, red curry paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, curry powder, salt, and white pepper for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the peanut sauce by heating peanut butter with coconut milk, brown sugar, red curry paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice in a saucepan until smooth.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve warm with peanut sauce on the side and garnish with chopped peanuts, sliced chilis, lime wedges, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: MAIN DISH
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg