Authentic Thai Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    15 satay

  • Calories

    116 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    Thai

Authentic Thai Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce

Authentic Thai Chicken Satay features thinly sliced chicken breast marinated in a blend including yellow curry paste, turmeric, and coconut milk, which tenderizes and imparts vibrant flavor. The chicken is threaded onto skewers and grilled, producing juicy, lightly charred kebabs. Served with a rich peanut sauce made from roasted peanuts, coconut milk, massaman curry paste, and tamarind, this dish balances savory and sweet notes and traditional Thai spices.

Description

Authentic Thai Chicken Satay is prepared by marinating thin chicken fillets in a mixture of yellow curry paste, turmeric, sugar, Thai flavor seasoning, coconut milk, water, and salt. The marinade infuses the chicken with aromatic spices and creaminess. After at least 12 hours of marination, the chicken is threaded onto soaked bamboo skewers to prevent burning and grilled over medium-high heat, ensuring the meat cooks quickly while developing a subtle char and remains moist inside.

The accompanying peanut sauce is crafted by roasting and crushing peanuts, then blending them with shallots, garlic, cooking oil, massaman curry paste, seasoning, coconut milk, tamarind sauce, palm sugar, and salt. This sauce offers a creamy, tangy, and mildly sweet contrast that complements the grilled chicken well.

This satay is ideal as a snack, appetizer, or part of a meal and serves about 15 skewers with enough sauce to share. Using Thai flavor seasoning like Rosdee helps enhance the authentic taste and is commonly found in Asian markets.

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Ingredients

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THAI CHICKEN SATAY MARINADE

  • 14 ounces chicken breast sliced into thin chicken fillets
  • 1 tablespoon yellow curry paste or yellow curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon SEASONING see notes, flavor seasoning
  • 3.4 fluid ounces coconut milk full fat
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

PEANUT SAUCE

  • 1.75 ounce peanuts roasted
  • 1.75 ounce shallot
  • 1/2 garlic head
  • 2.5 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1/2 ounce massaman curry paste
  • 1/2 tablespoon SEASONING see notes, flavor seasoning
  • 5 fluid ounces coconut milk
  • 0.4 fluid ounces tamarind sauce
  • 1.25 ounce palm sugar
  • 1/4 tablespoon salt

Instructions

THAI CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughy combine yellow curry paste, turmeric, sugar, flavor seasoning, coconut milk, water, and salt. Submerge the chicken fillets, ensuring each piece is coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 12 hours in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to deeply infuse the meat.
  2. 30 minutes before you’re ready to grill, immerse your bamboo skewers in water. This is crucial to stop them from burning on the grill.
  3. Once the chicken has marinated and the skewers are soaked, thread the chicken onto skewers.
  4. Fire up the grill or stove top to medium-high heat. You want it hot enough to sear the chicken, but not to burn. Lay the skewers on the grill and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, flipping regularly. The chicken is done when it’s firm to the touch, has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), and the juices run clear.

THAI PEANUT SAUCE

  1. Roast the peanuts and gently crush them with a mortar and pestle.
  2. Blend together the garlic and shallots.
  3. Place a saucepan over medium heat and add oil. Add the mixed garlic and shallots and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add massaman curry paste and cook for approx 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the coconut milk, flavor seasoning, tamarind sauce, palm sugar, and salt. Cook until palm sugar is dissolved, and the mixture comes back to a boil.
  6. Add crushed peanuts and continue to cook for a minute or two before removing from heat.

Notes

  • This recipe yields about 15 chicken satay skewers with sufficient peanut sauce for serving everyone.
  • Use Rosdee or similar Thai flavor seasoning to enhance the marinade and sauce authentically.
  • Marinate chicken for at least 12 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
  • Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 116kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 246mg (10%) Potassium 174mg (4%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 166IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15satay

Amount Per Serving

Calories 116 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 116kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 246mg 10%
Potassium 174mg 4%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 166IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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