Thai Chicken Satay
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Thai Chicken Satay
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Thai Chicken Satay features boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated overnight in a mixture of coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric, garlic powder, sugar, and salt. The marination imparts rich, aromatic flavors and tenderizes the meat. The chicken strips are threaded onto soaked bamboo skewers and grilled or cooked until fully done, resulting in juicy, flavorful satay often served with cucumber as a refreshing side.
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This Thai Chicken Satay recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into strips and marinated in coconut milk combined with curry powder, turmeric, garlic powder, sugar, and salt to develop a fragrant, spiced profile. The coconut milk helps keep the chicken moist during cooking. Bamboo skewers soaked to prevent burning hold the chicken strips, which are cooked on a grill, stovetop pan, or baked in the oven. Cooking times range from 5-8 minutes per side depending on method and thickness, ensuring the chicken remains juicy and flavorful. This satay is best served warm with fresh cucumber slices or other sides for a balanced meal.
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Ingredients
- 10 pieces chicken thighs (3 pounds 5 oz, bonless & skinless)
- 2 mini cucumber 6.8 oz as a side is optional
Marinated chicken:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons curry powder
- 3 teaspoons turmeric powder
Instructions
- Cut 10 pieces of boneless & skinless chicken thighs (3 pounds 5 oz) into strips.
- Put the cut chicken strips into a mixing bowl.
- Pour 1 cup of coconut milk into the chicken.
- Then, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 2 ¼ teaspoons of salt.
- Next, add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 3 teaspoons of curry powder, 3 teaspoons of turmeric powder.
- Mix the chicken and ingredients well.
- After that, cover the chicken with a plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight. The best to let it marinate overnight or 8 hours. (If not, marinate it at least 2 hours before cooking.)
- Pour 6 cups of water into a tray and soak 30 bamboo skewers into water for 1-2 hours. This can prevent burning the sticks when grilling the chicken.
- After, take a piece of chicken and thread through the bamboo sticks.
- Thread through 3-4 pieces of marinated chicken strips on each bamboo stick. Continue and finish thread through chicken on the skewers. (I made 22 chicken skewers.)
- When the chicken skewers are ready, turn on the grill. Place the chicken skewers on the grill and grill them with a small fire for 5-8 minutes. (You can cook over the stovetop or bake it in the oven; see details in cooking tips section.)
- Then, flip the other side and grill them 5-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Finish grilling the rest of the chicken satay and place them on a plate.
- Wash and cut 2 small/ mini cucumbers (6.8 oz) into slices. This can be optional. But, it is great to serve with cucumber slices.
- You can serve the chicken satay with Thai peanut sauce or sweet Thai chili sauce.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier, more tender texture compared to breast meat; breast can be substituted if preferred.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, for deeper flavor absorption.
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for 1-2 hours before threading to prevent burning during cooking.
- Leave space between chicken pieces on the skewers to allow even cooking.
- Grill over low heat or cook in a pan or oven, adjusting times based on thickness to ensure fully cooked, tender meat.
- Handle skewers carefully when hot to avoid burns; using tongs or gloves is recommended.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
71kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Trans Fat
0.001g
(0%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
660mg
(28%)
Potassium
100mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 660mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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