Description
Thai Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Thai cuisine straight to your kitchen. Juicy chicken skewers are marinated in a delightful blend of spices and coconut milk, then grilled to perfection. Paired with a creamy peanut sauce, this dish is perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or as a fun weeknight meal. Each bite is an explosion of taste that will leave your guests wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons Masaman curry paste
- 1/3 cup coconut milk (for marinade)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup coconut milk (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and sugar to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl, add sliced chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the peanut sauce: In a saucepan, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, curry paste, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over low until simmering; adjust consistency with water if needed.
- Grill the chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto wooden skewers. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and grill skewers for about 4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Serve: Arrange grilled chicken on a platter and drizzle with peanut sauce or serve it on the side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. Feel free to customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of curry paste or adding vegetables to your skewers.