Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with this irresistible Thai Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce recipe. Perfect for any gathering—from festive holidays to casual weeknight dinners—this dish features juicy, marinated chicken skewers paired with a creamy peanut sauce that’s incredibly easy to prepare. The combination of spices creates a unique blend of flavors that keeps everyone coming back for more. Whether served as an appetizer or alongside rice and vegetables for a hearty main course, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1/3–1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients: soy sauce, brown sugar, chili paste, lime juice, fish sauce, basil, coriander, ginger, garlic powder, and turmeric. Reserve 1/3 cup for later.
- Add olive oil to the reserved marinade and pour over chicken in a zip-top bag. Seal and marinate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading chicken strips onto them.
- Cook skewers using your preferred method: bake (350°F for 15-20 minutes), grill (3-4 minutes per side), or skillet (2-3 minutes per side).
- For peanut sauce, heat the reserved marinade with coconut milk until boiling. Stir in peanut butter until combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (about 120g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 524mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 67mg