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Thai Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce

Experience the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine with juicy marinated chicken skewers served alongside a creamy peanut sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Southeast Asian, Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into strips You can use either breasts or thighs.
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk, plus more as needed Use more if adjusting the thickness of the peanut sauce.
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 12-15 pieces skewers Soak in water for 30 minutes before use.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together the marinade/sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Remove 1/3 cup (80 ml) for the marinade, then add olive oil and marinate chicken for 6 hours, or overnight. Refrigerate remaining sauce.
  3. Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and dab excess marinade off.
  2. Cook chicken by grilling, baking in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until cooked through, or in a skillet with olive oil until done.
  3. For peanut sauce, in a saucepan, bring reserved sauce with coconut milk/water to a boil, then mix in peanut butter.
  4. Adjust thickness as necessary by adding more coconut milk or water if needed.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with peanut sauce for dipping, or alongside rice and veggies.

Notes

Garnish with chopped cilantro or crushed peanuts for added flavor. Serve with jasmine rice or sticky rice for a complete meal.