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Thai Chicken Satay

Irresistible Thai Chicken Satay Skewers You’ll Love

Discover this Thai Chicken Satay recipe, a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer that captures the essence of Thailand.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skewers
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs cut into uniform pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil for frying
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger freshly grated
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce gluten-free optional
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder can substitute with favorite blend
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder omit for lighter marinade
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder or ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon use sparingly
  • 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper or ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar can use honey or maple syrup
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk full-fat preferred
For the Cucumber Relish
  • 1/2 cup White Vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt for flavor enhancement
  • 1 medium Cucumber sliced
  • 1 medium Carrot sliced
  • 1 small Shallot sliced, red onion as alternative
  • 1 small Thai Chili optional for extra heat

Equipment

  • Grill Pan
  • Bowl
  • Skewers

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: Combine vegetable oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, and spices in a bowl. Add coconut milk and mix. Cut chicken thighs, coat them in marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Soak the Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning while cooking.
  3. Prepare the Cucumber Relish: In a bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, and salt. Slice cucumber, carrot, and shallot; add to the mixture along with chili if desired. Set aside.
  4. Cook the Chicken Satay: Heat a cooking pan over medium-high heat, add oil. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Serve skewers with peanut sauce, lime wedges, and cilantro garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate chicken overnight. Adjust spice levels to preference and enjoy fresh off the skillet for the best taste.

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