Best 5 Authentic Thai Chicken Satay Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure to recreate the tantalizing flavors of Thailand with our comprehensive guide to cooking an authentic Thai chicken satay. This delectable dish, a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, promises to transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Bangkok. With this step-by-step guide, we'll take you through the process of creating the perfect marinade for tender chicken skewers, crafting a rich and aromatic peanut sauce, and mastering the art of grilling to achieve that irresistible smoky char. Prepare to elevate your palate and impress your dinner guests with this unforgettable dish that embodies the essence of Thai cuisine.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN SATAY (THE BEST RECIPE!)



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Delicious chicken satay or grilled chicken skewers marinated with spices and served with peanut sauce. Easy, authentic and the best chicken satay recipe you'll find online!

Provided by Rasa Malaysia

Categories     Malaysian Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs. (1 kg) boneless and skinless chicken thigh and leg meat
Bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water for 2 hours
1 cucumber, cut into small pieces
1 small onion, quartered
oil, for basting
3 tablespoons oil
2 stalks lemongrass, white parts only
2 cloves garlic, peeled
6 small shallots or pearl onions, peeled
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon salt or more to taste
2 tablespoons sugar or honey

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken meat into small cubes. Set aside.
  • Blend all the he Marinade ingredients in a food processor. Add a little water if needed.
  • For the chicken satay dipping sauce, please click here: satay peanut sauce recipe.
  • Combine the chicken and the Marinade together, stir to mix well. Marinate the chicken for 6 hours in the fridge, or best overnight. When ready, thread 3-4 pieces of the chicken meat onto the bamboo skewers.
  • Grill the chicken satay skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until the meat is fully cooked and the surface is nicely charred, on both sides. Baste and brush with some oil while grilling. Serve hot with peanut sauce the fresh cucumber pieces and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 144 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 6 people, Sodium 727 milligrams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar

THAI CHICKEN SATAY



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The closest to my favorite satay served at my Thai restaurant. Prep is quick- best if left to marinade for a few hours or more. Skewer up for the grill or saute on the stove! I buy the chicken tenderloin strips which are already boned, skinned and a nice size piece without slicing to save time.

Provided by STACEYLYNN0822

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup canned coconut milk
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
1 teaspoon fish sauce
½ teaspoon chili oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped unsalted peanuts
12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes
1 cup prepared Thai peanut sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the coconut milk, ground coriander, curry powder, fish sauce, and chili oil. Add the chicken breast strips, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, and up to 2 hours.
  • Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill for high heat. Thread the chicken strips onto skewers. Discard marinade.
  • Grill chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until no longer pink. Time will depend on how thick your strips are. Transfer to a serving plate, and garnish with cilantro and peanuts. Serve with peanut sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 314.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CHICKEN SATAY



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Why go out for Thai food when you can make it at home? These delicious Thai-style chicken satay are made of chicken marinated in a peanutty sauce, and then grilled.

Provided by BROWNYN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup lemon or lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, curry powder, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and refrigerate. Let the chicken marinate at least 2 hours, overnight is best.
  • Preheat a grill to high heat.
  • Weave the chicken onto skewers, then grill for 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 693.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

AUTHENTIC BALINESE INDONESIAN SATAY CHICKEN



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This is amazing! I got this recipe from a lady I met on my honeymoon in Bali. It's Indonesian home cooking so it's more authentic than the Satay you could try in the restaurants. To make this dish quicker to prepare, you could use unsalted peanut butter instead of roasting and peeling the peanuts. Oh and if you don't like your food spicy, use only 1 chilie or omit them all together. Enjoy!

Provided by Natalia 3

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

500 g cubed chicken breasts
24 bamboo skewers
2 teaspoons tamarind paste
2 tablespoons warm water
3 garlic cloves
4 peeled shallots
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1/4 cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons oil (groundnut or sunflower oil will do)
2 tablespoons oil
3 red finger-length chilies
3 garlic cloves, minced
200 g unsalted peanuts, dry roasted and skinned
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons palm sugar or 3 tablespoons brown sugar
250 ml hot water

Steps:

  • Mix the marinade ingredients (tamarind pulp through oil), add chicken and set aside to marinade for at least 20 minutes.
  • To prepare the peanut sauce heat the oil in a saucepan add chillies and garlic and cook over medium heat until soft (about 5 minutes). put the mixture into the food processor and add the peanuts, salt and sugar. Process briefly so that the peanuts are still chunky. Add hot water and process again to make a thick sauce.
  • Thread 4 chicken cubes onto each skewer. Grill on the barbecue or griddle pan until golden brown on both sides and cooked inside. Serve with dipping bowls of peanut sauce rice or pita bread and fresh cucumber salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.2, Fat 51.7, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 80, Sodium 673.9, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 11.9, Protein 35.4

THAI CHICKEN SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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It's pretty much as authentic as you can get with this Thai appetizer standard. Depending on the size of chicken breast, amounts will vary.

Provided by AmbysChef

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 strips, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 pinch turmeric powder
1/2 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, crushed (unsalted)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons oil
1 large garlic clove, grated
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 teaspoon fish sauce
4 teaspoons lime juice (to taste)
3 teaspoons sugar
4 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons cucumbers, coarsely chopped
1/2 shallot, finely chopped
1 Thai chile, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into 2 inch long strips. Lightly pound out with a meat mallet to flatten the strips to a inch thick.
  • For the marinade, combine the ground coriander, ground cumin, chopped garlic, grated ginger, fish sauce, curry powder, turmeric powder, coconut milk and brown sugar to form the marinade. Marinade the chicken overnight or at least 6 hours. Thread the chicken on presoaked skewers and grill on barbeque over fairly high heat. Turn them regularly and brush them liberally with the remaining marinade. Cooking should take between 5 and 10 minutes depending on the heat of the barbecue.
  • For the peanut sauce, in a saucepan, heat the oil on medium/low heat and fry the onions and garlic for 2 minutes. Add the curry paste and cook for another minute. Add the peanuts, peanut butter, coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce and stir until smooth. Take off the heat and add the lime juice to taste.
  • For the cucumber sauce, combine the sugar, vinegar, cucumber, shallot, chili, and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.9, Fat 52.9, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 1280.5, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 24.3, Protein 33.3

Tips:

  • To make the chicken satay extra flavorful, marinate the chicken in the coconut milk and spices for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken satay in a pan over medium heat.
  • Be sure to baste the chicken satay with the remaining marinade while it's cooking to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken satay with a variety of dipping sauces, such as peanut sauce, sweet chili sauce, or soy sauce.
  • To make a vegetarian version of this dish, substitute tofu or tempeh for the chicken.

Conclusion:

Thai chicken satay is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of coconut milk, spices, and herbs, then grilled and served with a variety of dipping sauces. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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