Description
Flavorful grilled chicken skewers marinated in Thai spices, served with a rich and creamy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Water, as needed to thin sauce
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, red curry paste, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the peanut sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Set aside.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers. Discard any remaining marinade.
- Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Serve the chicken satay skewers hot with the prepared peanut sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast for thighs, but thighs tend to stay juicier.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the level of heat.
- The peanut sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You may need to thin it with a little water before serving.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the satay skewers under a broiler or in a grill pan on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 3 skewers with sauce)