Description
This Delicious Chicken Satay with Easy Thai Peanut Sauce Dinner is a perfect blend of marinated chicken grilled to perfection and paired with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. Ideal for a family meal or a gathering with friends, it combines savory, sweet, and spicy flavors that are sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes or sriracha
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, curry powder, turmeric, minced garlic, ginger, and lime juice to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Meanwhile, prepare the peanut sauce by whisking together the peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, red chili flakes, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until smooth and heated through.
- Serve the chicken satay warm with the peanut sauce drizzled over the top or on the side for dipping.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute coconut milk with unsweetened almond milk. This recipe can be adapted for gluten-free diets by using tamari instead of soy sauce. Adjust spice levels in the peanut sauce according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers with peanut sauce
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Chicken Satay, Thai Peanut Sauce, Easy Dinner, Grilled Chicken, Asian Recipes