Description
Juicy, marinated chicken skewers grilled to smoky perfection and served with a velvety, nutty Thai peanut sauce. This Chicken Satay with Easy Thai Peanut Sauce is bursting with vibrant flavors and perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or simply spicing up your weekly meals.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
3 tablespoons coconut milk
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
0.5 lime juiced
pinch salt and pepper
0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
0.5 cup coconut milk
0.25 cup warm water
crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, turmeric, coriander, cumin, garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Add chicken pieces and toss well to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably up to 6 or overnight.
3. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes if using.
4. In a separate bowl or blender, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, red curry paste, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and coconut milk. Gradually add warm water and stir until smooth.
5. Thread chicken onto skewers, leaving space between each piece.
6. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high and lightly oil the surface.
7. Grill skewers for 3–4 minutes per side or until cooked through and nicely charred.
8. Serve with peanut sauce on the side or drizzled on top. Garnish with crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful skewers.
Make peanut sauce ahead and refrigerate—it stays good for up to 3 days.
Double the marinade if you want to baste during grilling, but keep raw chicken marinade separate from the basting batch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken satay, thai peanut sauce, grilled skewers, southeast asian chicken