Description
Chicken Satay with Easy Thai Peanut Sauce is a delectable dish that combines juicy, grilled chicken skewers with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing guests at gatherings or enjoying a flavorful family dinner. The delightful blend of savory spices and nutty flavors makes it an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened peanut butter
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into strips or cubes and soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, garlic, lime juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour or overnight for enhanced flavor.
- For the peanut sauce, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, and red pepper flakes in a bowl until smooth.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill skewers for about 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Serve warm with extra peanut sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Marinating overnight enhances flavor absorption. - For added spice, include cayenne pepper. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu if desired.