Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thai Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce, a mouthwatering appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion. This dish features tender marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, served alongside a creamy and spicy peanut sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Ideal for gatherings, game days, or family dinners, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers a delightful explosion of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors in each bite. Elevate your dining experience by serving it with fragrant jasmine rice or refreshing cucumber salad.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup hot water
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons palm sugar or light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 stalk lemongrass, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons palm sugar or light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced into ½-inch strips lengthwise
- Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- For the peanut sauce: Whisk peanut butter and hot water in a bowl until smooth. Stir in curry paste, palm sugar, Sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, and scallions. Season with salt.
- For the chicken marinade: Blend lemongrass, vegetable oil, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, turmeric, garlic, coriander, and Sriracha until smooth. Marinate chicken strips for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to high heat and oil the grate.
- Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers and grill for about 3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Serve warm with spicy peanut sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg