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Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Savory Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Enjoy a delightful Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce that's quick, adaptable, and sure to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts Thighs are juicier, breasts are leaner.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use gluten-free tamari if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar Coconut sugar can substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk For marinade.
  • ½ cup coconut milk For sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder Garam masala can be used for a twist.
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic For marinade.
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic For sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice For marinade.
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice For sauce.
For the Skewers
  • skewers Bamboo or metal; soak bamboo to prevent burning.
For the Peanut Sauce
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter Natural enhances flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Substitute with maple syrup for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste Optional; adjust based on spice preference.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skewers

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cut chicken into thin strips, about 1 inch wide.
  2. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, coconut milk, curry powder, minced garlic, and lime juice. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 15 minutes. Preheat grill or oven.
  4. In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and coconut milk; stir until smooth.
  5. Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers.
  6. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  7. Cook skewers for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  8. Rest skewers for a few minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken longer and adjust chili paste in sauce based on heat preference.

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