Description
This Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next BBQ or family dinner. Juicy, marinated chicken skewers infused with a fragrant blend of coconut milk, red curry paste, and fish sauce are grilled to perfection. Paired with a creamy, rich peanut sauce, this dish delivers an irresistible combination of savory and nutty flavors that will leave everyone asking for more. With only 15 minutes of prep time and versatile serving options, you can easily adapt this recipe for any occasion—whether as a party appetizer or a main course. Impress your guests and savor the taste of this Thai-inspired delight!
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 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- Lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 16 skewers
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, soy sauce, red curry paste, fish sauce, garlic, brown sugar, curry powder, salt, and white pepper. Add chicken strips; toss to coat. Cover and 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, fish sauce, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare Skewers: Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes if using. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with peanut sauce on the side and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg