THAI CHICKEN SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Thai Chicken Satay skewers with Thai Peanut Sauce – the gold standard of authentic Thai food! Marinated chicken with a peanut sauce that’s so good, everyone are going to be begging for the recipe – and can be astonished how easy it is!

At the danger of sounding totally obnoxious – this is often a recipe for Chicken Satay skewers with Thai Peanut Sauce that really stacks up to your favourite Thai restaurant.

THAI CHICKEN SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Thai Red Curry paste may be a “secret ingredient” in both the marinade and therefore the sauce. You only need about 2.5 tbsp which doesn’t sound like much, but we don’t want this to taste of red curry. We’re just using it as a flavour enhancer.

Ahead of publishing this recipe, I attempted the Thai Peanut Sauce with natural pure spread vs commercial spread (Kraft, now Bega) side by side to verify this!

INGREDIENTS :

• 400 g/14oz coconut milk (1 can), full fat
• 13-16 bamboo skewers , 16cm / 6.5" long (Note 1)

MARINADE:

• 1 tsp white sugar
• 600 g / 1.2lb chicken thighs , boneless skinless, cut into 2cm/4/5" pieces (Note 2)
• 1 tbsp curry powder (Note 3)
• 2 tsp red curry paste (Note 4)
• 1 tsp salt

THAI PEANUT SAUCE:

• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 tbsp red curry paste (Note 4)
• 3/4 cup natural peanut butter, smooth (Note 5)
• 2 tsp dark soy sauce (Note 6)
• 2 tbsp cider vinegar (Note 7)
• 3/4 cup (185ml) water

SERVING:

• Lime wedges (optional)
• 2 tbsp peanuts finely choppe
• Coriander / cilantro leaves and sliced red chilli (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. If cooking on a BBQ or over charcoal, soak skewers for 2 hours in water.

THAI CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS:

1. Mix together the chicken and Marinade with 1/4 cup of coconut milk, then set aside for at least 20 minutes, or overnight.
2. Thread onto skewers - I do 4 to 5 pieces each.
3. Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a large non stick pan over medium high heat.
4. Cook skewers in batches for 3 minutes on each side until golden.

THAI PEANUT SAUCE:

1. Place remaining coconut milk and Peanut Sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium low heat.
2. Stir to combine then simmer, stirring every now and then, for 5 minutes.
3. Adjust consistency with water - it should be a pourable but thickish sauce.
4. Cover with lid and keep warm while cooking skewers.

SERVING:

1. Pour some sauce into a bowl. Sprinkle with some peanuts - stir some through if you want.
2. Pile satay skewers onto a platter, sprinkle with remaining peanuts, coriander and chilli.
3. Serve with sauce on the side for dipping.

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