Thai Satay Recipe (+ EASY Peanut Sauce!)
This easy Thai Satay recipe makes super-juicy chicken satay skewers + a quick, simple, SUPER-TASTY peanut sauce I'm totally obsessed with 😍
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Satay:
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs cut into thin strips
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Peanut Sauce
- 1 batch peanut sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, curry powder, garlic, turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, cayenne, and kosher salt in a bowl. Add chicken strips and marinate for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the Skewers: Grill or broil the skewers over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F) and slightly charred.
- Serve the grilled chicken satay with the peanut sauce on the side.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier and more flavorful skewers.
Serves 4 as an appetizer or 2-3 as a main.
Soak bamboo or wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the chicken to prevent them from burning.
The skewers can also be cooked on a grill pan, or air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is golden and cooked through.
Nutrition
Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 2132mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 3mg