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Jul 14 2026

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Chicken Satay Recipe

Name: M Thai Restaurants Chicken Satay Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 500 g Chicken breast; 200 ml Coconut milk; 2 tbs Soy sauce; 1 tbs Brown sugar; 2 tbs Lime juice; 2 tsp Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Ginger, grated; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 cup Peanut butter; 100 ml Coconut milk; 2 tbs Soy sauce; 1 tbs Brown sugar; 1 tbs Lime juice; 1 tsp Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Chili flakes; 2 tbs Water; 1 medium Cucumber, sliced; 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbs Rice vinegar; 1 tbs Sugar; 0.5 tsp Salt; 2 tbs Fresh cilantro, chopped; 8 pieces Wooden skewers

Inspired by M Thai Restaurant

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Skewered chicken marinated in coconut milk and served with Thai peanut sauce and cucumber salad on the side.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Chicken breast

7/8 cup (200 ml) Coconut milk

2 tbs Aged soy sauce

1 tbs Brown sugar

2 tbs ReaLime juice

2 tsp Garlic, minced

1 tsp Ginger, grated

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Thai Peanut Sauce

1 cup Peanut Butter

0.42 cup (100 ml) Coconut milk

2 tbs Aged soy sauce

1 tbs Brown sugar

1 tbs ReaLime juice

1 tsp Garlic, minced

1 tsp Chili Flakes

2 tbs Water

Cucumber Salad

1 medium Cucumber, sliced

1/4 cup Red onion, thinly sliced

2 tbs Rice vinegar

1 tbs sugar

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 tbs Fresh cilantro, chopped

Skewers

8 pieces Wooden skewers

Method

Chicken Marinade

Prepare the Chicken

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.

Make the Marinade

In a separate bowl, mix together coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper.

Marinate the Chicken

Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Thai Peanut Sauce

Combine Ingredients

In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, chili flakes, and water.

Cook the Sauce

Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cucumber Salad

Prepare the Salad

In a bowl, combine sliced cucumber, red onion, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.

Mix Well

Toss the salad ingredients until well mixed. Let it sit for about 15 minutes for the flavors to meld.

Garnish

Before serving, sprinkle chopped cilantro on top.

Skewering and Grilling

Soak the Skewers

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Skewer the Chicken

Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers.

Grill the Skewers

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the skewered chicken for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.