Thai Chicken Satay

Perfectly juicy, spiced coconut Thai chicken skewers make an easy appetizer or weeknight dinner. Serve this Thai chicken satay with a cucumber relish and peanut sauce for the most mouthwateringly delicious dish.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Thai

Keyword chicken satay, chicken satay recipe, chicken satay skewers

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Marinate Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 737kcal

Author Megan

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

2 lbs chicken thighs boneless skinless, cut into 1-2 inch strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1 teaspoon ginger grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
⅓ cup coconut milk full fat

Cucumber Relish (Optional)

1 cup white vinegar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cucumber thinly sliced
½ carrot peeled and julienned
1 shallot thinly sliced
1 Thai Chili chopped

Serve

Thai Peanut Sauce
Lime Wedges
Cilantro

Instructions

Marinade the chicken. In a large mixing bowl, add the vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, curry powder, turmeric, coriander, chili powder, cinnamon, white pepper, salt, brown sugar, and coconut milk. Mix until thoroughly combined and evenly coated. Set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight, covered in the refrigerator.
Assemble. Soak the wooden skewers for 30 minutes while the chicken is marinating. Thread the chicken onto the skewers. Set aside.
Cucumber Relish (optional). While the chicken is marinating, add vinegar, sugar, and salt into a small bowl and mix until the sugar has dissolved. Then add the cucumber, carrot, shallot, and Thai chili and set aside.
Cook the chicken. Heat the cooking oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Working in batches to prevent overcrowding, add the skewers. Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until charred, golden brown, and cooked through.
Serve. Serve the chicken with peanut sauce, a squeeze of fresh lime, cilantro, and a quick pickle. Enjoy!

Notes

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