Thai Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thai Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Thai cuisine to your kitchen. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, this recipe features succulent marinated chicken skewers paired with a creamy, rich peanut sauce that’s sure to please everyone at your table. Enjoy the flexibility of cooking methods—grill, bake, or skillet-cook—making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With minimal prep time and customizable spice levels, you can easily whip up this flavorful meal to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- 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 (Sambal Oelek)
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- lime juice
- fish sauce
- dried basil
- ground coriander
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients and set aside 1/3 cup for the sauce. Combine remaining marinade with chicken in a sealed bag and marinate for at least 6 hours.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (or grill as preferred). Bake skewers on lined baking sheets for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- For the peanut sauce, heat reserved marinade in a saucepan, stir in coconut milk and peanut butter until combined.
- Serve warm with peanut sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 65mg