Description
A flavorful Chicken Satay with Easy Thai Peanut Sauce recipe made with juicy grilled chicken thighs and a creamy, spicy peanut dipping sauce. This Thai-inspired dish is perfect for appetizers, BBQs, or light dinners. Easy to make and naturally gluten-free, it’s a crowd-pleaser every time.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thighs
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 cup coconut milk
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp chili flakes or Sriracha (optional)
1/4 cup water
Instructions
1. Combine coconut milk, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, turmeric, and curry powder in a bowl.
2. Slice chicken into strips and add to marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
3. For the peanut sauce: in a saucepan, whisk peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes.
4. Add water gradually to adjust consistency. Heat gently until smooth and warmed through.
5. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
6. Grill skewers over medium heat for 3–5 minutes per side until cooked and slightly charred.
7. Serve chicken with peanut sauce. Garnish with peanuts or cilantro if desired.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor.
Use chicken breast for a leaner option.
Soak wooden skewers to prevent burning on grill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg