Description
Succulent chicken satay celebrates Southeast Asian flavors with perfectly grilled skewers marinated in aromatic spices. Creamy peanut sauce and tender chicken create an irresistible combination you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken (thighs, breasts, or tenders), cut into 1-inch strips
- 16 skewers
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 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
Peanut Sauce and Garnish:
- 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
- Prepare the marinade by blending coconut milk, soy sauce, red curry paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, curry powder, salt, and white pepper into a smooth mixture. Coat chicken strips thoroughly and refrigerate for 1-4 hours to infuse flavors.
- Craft the peanut sauce by whisking peanut butter, coconut milk, brown sugar, red curry paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice in a saucepan. Simmer at medium heat for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and develops a rich consistency.
- Submerge wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent scorching during grilling. Remove chicken from marinade and thread strips onto prepared skewers.
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature (around 400°F). Lightly oil cooking surface to prevent sticking. Grill chicken skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, ensuring a golden-brown char and complete internal cooking.
- Plate the satay skewers with peanut sauce for dipping. Enhance presentation by sprinkling chopped peanuts, scattering sliced red chilis, adding lime wedges, and garnishing with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight to intensify the deep, complex flavors and ensure tender, juicy meat that melts in your mouth.
- Soak wooden skewers thoroughly to prevent burning and potential fire hazards during grilling, which can ruin the delicate chicken texture.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, making the dish suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing red curry paste, allowing customization for different heat tolerances while maintaining the authentic Thai-inspired profile.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indonesian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 321 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg