Thai Chicken Satay Recipe
Grilled chicken skewers marinated in a blend of spices, served with peanut sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade
For the Peanut Sauce
For Assembly
Method
Marinate the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into thin strips, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Make the Marinade
In a bowl, combine coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, ground coriander, ground cumin, minced garlic, minced ginger, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
Prepare the Peanut Sauce
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and chili paste.
- 5
Heat the Sauce
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and heated through. If the sauce is too thick, add water to achieve desired consistency.
- 6
Simmer
Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
Grill the Chicken Skewers
- 7
Prepare Skewers
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- 8
Assemble Skewers
Thread the marinated chicken strips onto the skewers, packing them closely together.
- 9
Serve
- 10
Plate the Dish
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- 11
Serve with Peanut Sauce
Serve the chicken satay with the warm peanut sauce for dipping.