Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Satay chicken is one of my favorite Thai dishes. Traditionally the skewers (Satay) are served with a peanut sauce (Nam Jim Satay) and cucumber salad (Ahjaad). The chicken is marinated in coconut milk and spices, which is why it will turn out incredibly tender and flavourful.

If possible, marinate the chicken overnight and in case you are preparing the chicken on a bbq, make sure to soak the skewers in cold water so the ends don’t burn.

Ingredients
Serves 2

• 450 g chicken breast fillets

• 60 ml coconut milk

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sugar (ideally brown)

• 3 minced garlic cloves

• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the peanut sauce:

• 60 ml of coconut milk

• 40 g peanut butter

• 1/2 tbsp red curry paste

• 1/2 tbsp cider vinegar

• 1/2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1/2 tbsp fish sauce

• 1.5 tbsp sugar (ideally brown)

• 35 ml boiling water

Garnish with:

• handful of chopped peanuts

• freshly chopped coriander

• 1 cut lime

You need:

• wooden skewers

• small saucepan

• frying pan, grill pan, or bbq

• medium-sized mixing bowl

• sharp knife

• chopping board

Method

1. Cut 450 g chicken breast into about 1 cm thin and 4 cm long pieces.

2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine 60 ml coconut milk, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp brown sugar.. Mix the chicken pieces under so they are well covered.

3. Place bowl with chicken in the fridge for at least 20 minutes - Ideally, marinate the chicken overnight.

4. Thread chicken pieces onto the skewers (about 4 pieces per skewer).
   If you are planning to grill the chicken on a bbq, soak the skewers in cold water for at least 30 minutes so the ends don’t burn.

5. Add 2 tbsp olive oil to a frying or grilling pan and heat up to medium-high heat. Fry skewers for about 3-4 minutes from each side until golden.

6. In the meantime, prepare the peanut sauce by heating up 60 ml of coconut milk in a small saucepan. Stir in 1/2 tbsp red curry paste and 40 g peanut butter mix until well combined. Now add 1/2 tbsp cider vinegar, 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp fish sauce, 1.5 tbsp sugar, and 35 ml boiling water, and let simmer for about 5 minutes whilst stirring occasionally. Add more boiling water in case the sauce is too thick.

7. To serve, place skewers on plates and drizzle with some peanut sauce. Garnish with chopped peanuts and coriander. Cut 1 lime into slices and add 2 pieces per plate. The lime juice adds even more flavor to the chicken.

8. Pour the remaining peanut sauce into a small bowl for dipping.

   ทานให้อร่อย (Enjoy your meal in Thai)

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