Thai Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce
If you’re craving a dish that’s packed with flavor and easy to whip up, try this Thai Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce. This delightful recipe features tender, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with a creamy, addictively good peanut sauce. Perfect for any occasion—be it a family dinner, game night, or meal prep—this dish is sure to impress. The combination of savory spices and the richness of coconut milk creates an unforgettable culinary experience. Not only is it versatile enough to be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course, but it’s also customizable to suit your dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking/Skillet-cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
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 (like Sambal Oelek)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/3–1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 12–15 skewers
Instructions
- Whisk together marinade ingredients in a bowl and reserve 1/3 cup for the peanut sauce.
- Marinate the chicken in the remaining mixture for at least six hours or overnight.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Cook chicken skewers on a grill, skillet, or oven until fully cooked.
- For the peanut sauce, simmer reserved marinade with coconut milk and stir in peanut butter until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (85g)
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg