Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy recipe that will transport your taste buds to Southeast Asia, look no further than this Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Grill
- Skewers
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs, diced Cut into bite-sized pieces
Marinade
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce (10 ml)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or avocado oil (15 ml)
Peanut Sauce
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- water to thin the sauce if necessary
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine the diced chicken thighs, red curry paste, fish sauce, salt, ground turmeric, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil. Make sure all the chicken pieces are well-coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 2: While the chicken is marinating, soak your wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
- Step 3: Once the chicken has marinated, thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Step 4: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Step 5: In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, and a little water to thin it out if necessary. Stir well over low heat until it’s heated and smooth.
- Step 6: Serve the grilled chicken skewers hot with the peanut sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Feel free to use chicken breast for a leaner option. Don’t skip the marinating step; it enhances the flavor. For a smoky flavor, try grilling over charcoal.