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Chicken Satay with Easy Thai Peanut Sauce

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Chicken Satay with Easy Thai Peanut Sauce is a flavorful Thai-inspired dish made with marinated grilled chicken skewers and a rich, creamy peanut dipping sauce. Perfect for appetizers, main meals, or party platters, this easy chicken satay recipe delivers bold flavor with simple ingredients—and no trip to the restaurant required.

Ingredients

  • For the chicken satay:
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Wooden skewers (soaked if grilling)
  • For the Thai peanut sauce:
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, oil, brown sugar, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  2. Make the peanut sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sriracha (if using), and garlic until smooth. Thin with extra coconut milk if needed for dipping.
  3. Grill the chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Thread chicken onto skewers. Grill 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through and charred. (Internal temp: 165°F)
  4. Serve: Plate the skewers with peanut sauce on the side. Garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, or lime wedges if desired.

Notes

  • Use firm tofu in place of chicken for a vegetarian version.
  • Adjust sriracha to taste, or omit for a mild version.
  • Serve over jasmine rice or with rice noodles and steamed veggies.
  • Garnish peanut sauce with crushed peanuts or sesame seeds.
  • Peanut sauce can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

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