Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
33 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
526 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
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Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in an easy Thai-flavored marinade, then skewered and grilled until a little charred. And of course, don't forget the spicy peanut sauce that you'll be wanting to put on absolutely everything!
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Ingredients
Marinade
- 2 Tbsp pineapple juice
- 2 Tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp coconut milk from a can, shaken very well before opening
- 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 tsp Sriracha
- 3 cloves garlic grated or pressed through a garlic press
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed of excess fat and sliced into 1 inch pieces
Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup coconut milk from a can, shaken very well before opening
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 1/2 Tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp Chili garlic sauce I usually use Huy Fong Foods brand
- 1 tsp Thai red curry paste
Garnish
- chopped fresh cilantro
- sliced Thai chiles
- chopped peanuts
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Instructions
- If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes. If using metal, no need to soak.
Marinate the chicken
- Add marinade ingredients, except chicken, to a large mixing bowl. Whisk well, then stir in chicken pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Make peanut sauce
- Add all peanut sauce ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk well to combine. Sauce should be thick, but still a pourable sauce. If sauce is too thick, add some warm water, a little at a time, whisking after each addition, until desired consistency is reached. Set aside.
Prepare kebabs
- Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers and add the skewers to a wax paper lined baking sheet (for transport to the grill).
Grill chicken
- Brush grill grates with vegetable oil and preheat grill over MED HIGH heat.
- When the grill is hot, add skewers to the grill, close the lid, and cook 8-10 minutes, flipping once or twice during cooking. Chicken should be golden brown with a little char, and be cooked through.
Garnish and serve
- Add cooked skewers to a platter, and sprinkle them with cilantro, Thai chiles and some chopped peanuts. Serve a bowl of the sauce, also topped with a little chopped peanuts and sliced chiles, so the skewers can be dipped in the sauce before eating. Sauce may also be drizzled over the skewers.
Notes
- I recommend dark soy sauce, for both the bolder flavor and color. Regular light soy sauce can be used, but the color will be lighter.
- Be careful when using Thai chiles. They can vary a bit in heat level, but they can be up to 20x hotter than a jalapeno on the scoville scale. If you don't like spicy, don't use them as a garnish!
- Heat broiler to HIGH, then line a baking sheet (with a rim) with foil. Add kebabs and broil 10-15 minutes, turning every 4-5 minutes, until cooked through. This time may vary depending on your broiler and oven.
- Heat grill pan or griddle over MED HIGH heat and brush the pan with an oil that can stand high heats, like vegetable or avocado oil.
- Add kebabs and cook about 10-15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until all sides are a little charred and chicken is cooked through. The exact time may vary a bit, depending on the pan used and your stovetop.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
526kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
58g
(116%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
251mg
(84%)
Sodium
1103mg
(46%)
Potassium
908mg
(26%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
463IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 251mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 1103mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 908mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 463IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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