Chicken Satay
Grilled chicken skewers with a fragrant coconut-curry marinade, served with peanut sauce. Thai street food at its finest.
Ingredients
- •500 g Chicken breast
- •120 ml Coconut milk
- •1 teaspoon Salt
- •2 tbsp Curry powder
- •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- •120 ml Peanut sauce
- •2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- •3 cloves Garlic
- •1 medium Onion
- •1 cup Chicken broth
- •2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Slice chicken thighs into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick. This ensures quick, even cooking.
- 2
Make marinade: combine coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric, garlic, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Toss chicken to coat.
- 3
Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- 4
Thread chicken onto soaked wooden skewers, weaving the meat back and forth for stability.
- 5
Grill over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- 6
Make peanut sauce: simmer coconut milk with peanut butter, lime juice, and sambal oelek.
- 7
Serve skewers with peanut sauce, cucumber relish, and steamed jasmine rice.
💡 Soaking skewers prevents burning and makes turning easier on the grill.