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Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Mouthwatering Thai Chicken Satay with Creamy Peanut Sauce

Enjoy the delicious flavors of Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Milk Use full-fat for richness.
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Juiciest option.
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder Any brand suitable.
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar Balances flavors.
  • 1 tablespoon Red Curry Paste Maesri recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Cooking Salt/Kosher Salt Adjust if using table salt.
For the Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter No additives for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce Can substitute with light soy sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Cider Vinegar White vinegar can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Water To thin sauce.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Peanuts Finely chopped.
  • 1 Lime Wedges Optional for serving.
  • 1 Cilantro/Red Chili Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • medium saucepan
  • Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with coconut milk, curry powder, sugar, red curry paste, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. Thread 4-5 pieces of chicken onto each skewer.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Cook skewers for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. In a saucepan, combine remaining coconut milk, red curry paste, peanut butter, sugar, dark soy sauce, salt, cider vinegar, and water. Heat over medium-low, stirring for 5 minutes.
  5. Arrange satay skewers on a platter. Garnish with peanuts and optional garnishes. Serve with peanut sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken for at least 3 hours. Adjust sauce consistency as needed.

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