Name: Chicken Satay with Easy Thai Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Grilling / Skewering
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; Skewers (wooden or metal); ½ cup creamy peanut butter; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp red chili flakes (optional); Warm water (to thin the sauce)

Chicken Satay with Easy Thai Peanut Sauce

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Grilled chicken skewers marinated in bold Thai spices and served with a creamy, flavorful peanut dipping sauce. A perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy in every bite!

Author: Ella
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: ~1 hour
Category: 4 servings
Method: Appetizer / Main Course
Cuisine: Grilling / Skewering

Ingredients

For the Chicken Satay:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Skewers (wooden or metal)

For the Thai Peanut Sauce:

½ cup creamy peanut butter

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 tsp red chili flakes (optional)

Warm water (to thin the sauce)

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Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:
In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, vegetable oil, oyster sauce, brown sugar, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Slice chicken into strips and toss in marinade. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Make the Peanut Sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, lime juice, and chili flakes (if using).
Gradually add warm water to reach desired consistency. Set aside.

Preheat Grill:
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Skewer the Chicken:
Thread the marinated chicken strips onto skewers, spacing them slightly for even cooking.

Grill the Skewers:
Grill for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked and nicely charred. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).

How to Serve:

Plating: Serve skewers on a platter with a drizzle of peanut sauce and extra sauce on the side for dipping.

Garnish: Top with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, or lime wedges.

Pairing: Serve with jasmine rice, cucumber salad, or steamed veggies.

Notes

Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variation.

Peanut sauce can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Marinate the chicken longer (up to 8 hours) for even more flavor.

Find it online: https://elladishes.com/chicken-satay-with-easy-thai-peanut-sauce/