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Thai Chicken Satay Skewers

Marinated chicken strips threaded on skewers and grilled until charred and juicy, served with a creamy homemade peanut dipping sauce. Plan ahead: marinate the chicken at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.

50 minMediumServes 6410 cal/serving

ThaiAppetizerGrill and StovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tsp lemongrass paste (or 1 stalk minced)
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tsp light brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk (for sauce)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 12 wooden or bamboo skewers, soaked 30 min

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk, 2 tsp lemongrass paste (or 1 stalk minced), 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 2 tsp curry powder, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tsp light brown sugar, and 3 minced garlic cloves in a bowl. Add 2 lbs thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

  2. 2

    Make the peanut sauce: combine 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk (for sauce), 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari), 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tsp honey, 1 tsp sriracha, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk until smooth and warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Thread the marinated chicken strips onto 12 soaked 30 min wooden or bamboo skewers, weaving the chicken back and forth on each skewer.

  4. 4

    Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and oil the grates. Grill skewers 3-4 minutes per side, until the chicken is charred in spots and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

  5. 5

    Serve immediately with the peanut dipping sauce.

Questions

How long does Thai Chicken Satay Skewers keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Thai Chicken Satay Skewers?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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