Thai Satay Chicken with Peanut (or Cashew) Sauce.
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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marinate
2 hrs
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
390 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indonesian, Thai
Thai Satay Chicken with Peanut (or Cashew) Sauce.
Description
This recipe begins with marinating chicken thigh strips in a mixture of lemon or lime juice, coconut aminos (or gluten-free soy alternatives), curry powder, coconut sugar, and kosher salt. The marinade tenderizes and flavors the meat and should rest for at least one hour to up to 12 hours for best results.
Chicken pieces are threaded onto soaked bamboo skewers to prevent burning and then quickly grilled for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through. The short cooking time ensures the chicken remains juicy.
The peanut or cashew sauce is prepared by sautéing shallots and curry powder in coconut oil, then blending in roasted red bell peppers, cashew or peanut butter, and coconut cream. The sauce simmers briefly to meld flavors and is pureed until smooth, thinned as needed, and seasoned to taste.
This dish offers a balanced combination of savory and mildly sweet chicken with a rich, creamy nut sauce characteristic of Thai cuisine. It can be served as appetizers with small skewers or as a main course with larger portions threaded on the skewers.
Use jarred roasted red peppers for convenience, rinsed and drained well. Adjust skewer size based on serving needs. Soaking skewers reduces the risk of charring on the grill.
Ingredients
For the chicken marinade:
- 2 lbs. chicken thighs cut into strips, boneless, skinless
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
- 3 Tablespoons coconut aminos (or gluten free soy sauce or tamari if not Paleo)
- 2 Tablespoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons coconut sugar (Omit for Whole30, or can use regular sugar if not Paleo or Whole30)
- 1 teaspoons kosher salt
For the sauce:
- 12 oz roasted red bell peppers drained, and coarsely chopped, jarred
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp curry powder or curry paste
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup cashew butter or peanut butter if not Paleo
- 2 tsp coconut sugar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Chicken:
- Cut chicken into long strips.
- Mix the marinade ingredients together and pour over chicken pieces.
- While chicken marinates, soak 3 dozen bamboo skewers in cold water. This prevents the skewers from burning on the grill.
- Marinate chicken for a minimum of one hour and up to 12 hours.
- Thread chicken on bamboo skewers. Number of skewers will depend on how much chicken you put on each skewer.
- Grill skewers for a few minutes on each side. They can cook pretty quickly, depending on how thick the meat is. About 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with Cashew Sauce.
Cashew (or Peanut) Sauce:
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat, add shallots, cook briefly, stirring. Add the curry powder, or paste and cook briefly.
- Remove from heat and add peppers, cashew butter, and coconut milk or cream.
- Let simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
- Puree in a food processor or blender.
- Thin with water or chicken stock if too thick. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.
Notes
- Use jarred roasted red bell peppers, drained, rinsed, and deseeded for the sauce to save prep time.
- Soak bamboo skewers in water before grilling to prevent them from burning.
- For appetizers, thread small amounts of chicken toward the tip of the skewers; for main dishes, fill about three-quarters down the skewer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 279IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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