Thai Chicken Satay
A classic Thai street food dish featuring marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection. Serve with peanut sauce for an authentic experience.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds chicken breast
- ●1/2 cup coconut milk
- ●2 tablespoons fish sauce
- ●2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ●2 inches grated ginger
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●2 stalks lemongrass
- ●1 teaspoon unique chili flakes
- ●1/4 cup crunchy peanut oil
- ●1/2 teaspoon croatian sea salt
- ●8-10 meat skewers
Instructions
- 1
Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, combine coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and chili flakes. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Add the blended mixture to a large bowl and whisk in the peanut oil.
- 4
Add the chicken to the marinade and mix well to coat.
- 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 6
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 7
Thread the marinated chicken onto the bamboo skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- 8
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
- 9
Transfer the skewers to a plate and sprinkle with Croatian sea salt.
- 10
Serve with peanut sauce for dipping, if desired.
- 11
Note: To make peanut sauce, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, and honey in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.