Thai Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce
Thai Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce is a vibrant dish that brings the essence of Thai street food into your home kitchen. This recipe features tender chicken skewers marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and grilled to perfection. Paired with a creamy, rich peanut sauce, it’s an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether served as an appetizer, main course, or part of a buffet, these skewers are sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy this flavorful dish with fresh vegetables or rice for a complete meal that celebrates authentic Thai cuisine.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Masaman curry paste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1.5 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2.5 teaspoons sweet soy sauce
- 2.5 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup coconut milk (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cucumber slices for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine sliced chicken with marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl. Ensure all pieces are coated and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the peanut sauce: In a saucepan, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, curry paste, vinegar, sugar, and salt over low heat until smooth and simmering.
- Grill the chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto wooden skewers and grill on medium heat for about 4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Serve hot with peanut sauce and cucumber slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg