Description
This Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce recipe features tender chicken marinated in flavorful Thai red curry paste and spices, grilled to perfection and served with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, this quick and easy meal captures authentic Thai flavors with a balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 500g (1 lb) chicken breast or thighs, cut into strips
- 2.5 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Peanut Sauce
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 2.5 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 tbsp cider or white vinegar
- 1/3 cup pure peanut butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp cooking salt (or 1/2 tsp table salt)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix the red curry paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, lime juice, and coriander until well combined.
- Add the Chicken: Toss the chicken strips in the marinade until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight, to enhance the flavors.
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk, red curry paste, vinegar, peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Stir over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Simmer the Sauce: Let the peanut sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust the consistency with a little water if it becomes too thick.
- Thread the Chicken: Remove chicken strips from the marinade and thread them onto the soaked bamboo skewers evenly.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the skewers for 4-5 minutes on each side until the chicken is fully cooked through and has a golden brown, slightly charred exterior.
- Serve: Plate the chicken satay skewers and serve them hot alongside the peanut sauce for dipping. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired for added freshness.
Notes
- Soaking bamboo skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Marinating overnight intensifies the flavor and tenderness of the chicken.
- Adjust the heat of the peanut sauce by altering the amount of red curry paste.
- Can be served with steamed jasmine rice or fresh cucumber salad for a complete meal.
- If a grill is unavailable, use a grill pan or broil the skewers in the oven.
