Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Description
This Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce brings Thai-inspired flavors right to your table. Tender, marinated chicken skewers are grilled to perfection and served with a creamy, tangy, slightly spicy peanut sauce. It’s a fun and flavorful dish ideal for appetizers, party platters, or a satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Satay:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Skewers (wooden or metal)
For the Spicy Peanut Sauce:
1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha (adjust to taste)
1/4 cup water (to thin, as needed)
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, and garlic. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour (up to 4 for more flavor).
Make the Peanut Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, red curry paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and chili flakes. Stir continuously until smooth and warmed through (3–5 minutes). Add water to thin as needed. Set aside.
Prep the Skewers
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread marinated chicken strips onto the skewers.
Grill the Satay
Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan. Grill skewers 3–4 minutes per side, or until chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred.
Serve
Serve chicken skewers hot with peanut dipping sauce on the side. Garnish with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, or crushed peanuts if desired.
Notes
Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for a different protein.
No grill? Cook skewers in a cast iron pan or bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes.
Leftover sauce makes a great dip for veggies or drizzle for noodle bowls!
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
This Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce brings Thai-inspired flavors right to your table. Tender, marinated chicken skewers are grilled to perfection and served with a creamy, tangy, slightly spicy peanut sauce. It’s a fun and flavorful dish ideal for appetizers, party platters, or a satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Satay:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Skewers (wooden or metal)
For the Spicy Peanut Sauce:
1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha (adjust to taste)
1/4 cup water (to thin, as needed)
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, and garlic. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour (up to 4 for more flavor).
Make the Peanut Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, red curry paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and chili flakes. Stir continuously until smooth and warmed through (3–5 minutes). Add water to thin as needed. Set aside.
Prep the Skewers
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread marinated chicken strips onto the skewers.
Grill the Satay
Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan. Grill skewers 3–4 minutes per side, or until chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred.
Serve
Serve chicken skewers hot with peanut dipping sauce on the side. Garnish with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, or crushed peanuts if desired.
Notes
Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for a different protein.
No grill? Cook skewers in a cast iron pan or bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes.
Leftover sauce makes a great dip for veggies or drizzle for noodle bowls!