Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBangkok Thai CuisineThai Chicken Satay Recipe

Thai Chicken Satay Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Grilled chicken skewers served with peanut sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken Satay

For the Peanut Sauce

Method

For the Chicken Satay

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, ground coriander, ground cumin, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Cut the chicken thighs into strips and place them in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for better flavor.

  3. 3

    Prepare Skewers

    If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. If using metal skewers, they can be used directly.

  4. 4

    Skewer the Chicken

    Thread the marinated chicken strips onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.

  5. 5

    Grill the Skewers

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks.

For the Peanut Sauce

  1. 6

    Make the Peanut Sauce

    In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sriracha sauce, and water. Stir until smooth and heated through, about 3-5 minutes.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Remove the peanut sauce from heat and let it cool slightly. Serve the grilled chicken satay skewers with the warm peanut sauce for dipping.

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