Thai Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with this irresistible Thai Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce. This dish features tender marinated chicken skewers that are grilled or baked to perfection, paired with a creamy, rich peanut sauce that elevates every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/3–1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. Reserve some marinade for the peanut sauce.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Cook the chicken using your preferred method: oven (350°F for 15-20 minutes), grill (3-4 minutes per side), or skillet (2-3 minutes per side).
- To make the peanut sauce, combine reserved marinade with coconut milk or water in a saucepan, boil, then stir in peanut butter until combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (around 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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