Description
Tender Thai chicken satay skewers marinated in a flavorful coconut and spice blend, grilled to perfection and served with a creamy peanut sauce over jasmine rice. It’s an easy, comforting meal with bold flavors and a tropical flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Chili flakes or sriracha, to taste (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
- Wooden skewers, soaked
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lime juice, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, a splash of coconut milk, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Heat over medium, stirring until smooth. Add chili if desired. Set aside.
- Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto skewers.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Cook skewers for 3–4 minutes per side until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Plate rice, top with chicken satay, and drizzle with peanut sauce.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier and more flavorful satay.
- Soaking skewers prevents burning on the grill.
- Peanut sauce can be made in advance and stored for up to 5 days.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for heat if desired.
- Fresh lime juice at the end brings brightness to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: thai chicken satay, peanut sauce, grilled chicken skewers, asian chicken recipe, easy thai dinner