Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thai Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce, a mouthwatering appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion! This recipe features tender chicken skewers marinated in aromatic spices and grilled to perfection, served alongside a rich and creamy peanut sauce that packs a spicy punch. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress your guests with its delightful blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, it’s an ideal choice for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup hot water
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons palm sugar or light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 stalk lemongrass, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- For the peanut sauce, whisk together peanut butter and hot water until smooth. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients: red curry paste, palm sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, scallions, and salt. Set aside.
- In a blender, combine lemongrass, oil, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, turmeric, garlic, coriander, and Sriracha. Blend until smooth.
- Marinate chicken strips in the mixture for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan. Thread marinated chicken onto soaked bamboo skewers.
- Grill skewers for approximately 3 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Serve warm with the spicy peanut dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg