Description
Chicken Satay with Easy Thai Peanut Sauce brings Southeast Asian street flavors straight to your kitchen, letting you savor grilled marinated chicken skewers alongside a creamy, nutty sauce that’ll make your taste buds dance with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
Sauce Base:
- ½ cup Peanut Butter
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Warm Water
Instructions
- Whisk 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar into a robust marinade. Add 1 teaspoon each of ground coriander, cumin, and garlic powder, plus 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Slice 1 pound chicken thighs into uniform strips. Immerse the meat completely in the marinade, ensuring every piece gets coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors penetrate deeply.
- Prepare the peanut sauce by blending ½ cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1 teaspoon red chili flakes. Thin the mixture with warm water until your sauce reaches a smooth, drizzleable consistency.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread marinated chicken strips onto each skewer, leaving small gaps between pieces for consistent heating.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to 400°F. Arrange skewered chicken, cooking 7-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and golden-brown char develops.
- Transfer grilled skewers to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with prepared peanut sauce. Garnish with optional fresh cilantro for extra brightness.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but up to 4 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
- Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning and ensure even grilling.
- When threading chicken, leave small gaps between pieces to allow heat to circulate and cook evenly.
- Peanut sauce can be thinned or thickened with warm water to reach your preferred consistency.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg