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Thai Chicken Satay & Peanut Sauce

Savory Thai Chicken Satay & Peanut Sauce for Quick Dinners

Delightful Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is perfect for quick weeknight meals or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts or firm tofu/tempeh for vegetarian option
  • 0.5 cup Coconut Milk for marinade
  • 1 tbsp Curry Powder or red/green curry
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup for sweetness
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce or soy sauce for vegetarian variant
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger or Galangal grated
  • 1 Juice of 1 Lime reserve half for peanut sauce
For the Peanut Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Creamy Peanut Butter unsweetened preferred
  • 1 tbsp Red Curry Paste
  • 2 tsp Rice Vinegar
  • Warm Water as needed for consistency
For Grilling
  • Skewers soaked wooden skewers preferred

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, curry powder, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, turmeric, minced garlic, grated ginger, and lime juice. Add chicken, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, remaining coconut milk, red curry paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and juice of half a lime. Stir until smooth, simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  3. Preheat Your Grill: Set grill to medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
  4. Skewer and Grill the Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Cook on grill for about 4–5 minutes on each side until charred and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Serve with Peanut Sauce: Place skewers on a platter and serve hot with peanut sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate longer and ensure proper grilling temperature.

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