Description
Flavorful grilled chicken satay marinated in a savory-sweet spice blend and served with a rich, creamy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, breasts, or tenderloins, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- Skewers, for grilling
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, turmeric, and coriander. Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers without overcrowding.
- Grill the skewers, covered, until the chicken is lightly charred and cooked through, about 3–5 minutes per side for chicken breasts or tenderloins, and 5–6 minutes per side for chicken thighs. Transfer to a platter.
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the coconut milk, peanut butter, brown sugar, curry paste, sriracha, soy sauce (or fish sauce), and lime juice.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Serve the grilled chicken satay warm with the peanut sauce on the side or drizzled over the top.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Chicken thighs provide juicier results, but breasts or tenderloins work well too.
- Adjust sriracha to control spice level.
- The peanut sauce thickens as it cools; add a splash of warm water if needed to thin.
- Serve with rice, cucumber salad, or flatbread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
