Best 7 Chicken Satay Wspicy Coconut Peanut Sauce Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the exotic flavors of Thailand with this authentic chicken satay recipe, expertly crafted to deliver a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. Succulent chicken skewers are marinated in a fragrant mixture of lemongrass, galangal, garlic, coriander, and turmeric, then grilled to perfection, achieving a smoky char that complements the tender meat.

Accompanying the delectable chicken satay is a symphony of three distinct sauces: a creamy and rich peanut sauce, a spicy coconut sauce, and a refreshing cucumber sauce. The peanut sauce, a classic accompaniment to satay, offers a velvety texture and a nutty, slightly sweet flavor profile, while the spicy coconut sauce brings a delightful warmth and a hint of tanginess. The cucumber sauce, with its cool and crisp cucumber flavor, provides a refreshing contrast to the richness of the other sauces, cutting through the heat and adding a burst of freshness.

This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for each component of the dish, ensuring that even novice cooks can achieve restaurant-quality results. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or craving a taste of Thailand in the comfort of your own home, this chicken satay with three delightful sauces is sure to impress your family and friends, transporting them to the vibrant streets of Bangkok with every bite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN SATAY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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Marinating the chicken with ginger, fish sauce, lime and lemongrass adds a big boost of flavor without fat. The peanut sauce gets madeover with some light coconut milk and reduced fat peanut butter. A crunchy slaw brings it all together.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h33m

Yield 6 servings, about 24 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 stalks fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grilling
1/4 small Napa cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups)
6 ounces snap peas, shredded
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Spicy Peanut Sauce for serving, recipe follows
3 tablespoons reduced-fat smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup light coconut milk
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon agave nectar

Steps:

  • Whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, lemongrass, agave, soy sauce, ginger, chili flakes and garlic (makes 3/4 cup). Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a shallow baking dish; reserve the remaining 1/4 cup. Thinly slice chicken crosswise, with your knife slightly on the diagonal. Add the chicken to the marinade in the baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Strain reserved marinade into a large bowl; whisk with the vegetable oil. Add the shredded cabbage, snap peas and cilantro; cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high; soak about 24 skewers in water for 20 minutes. Thread chicken onto skewers. Lightly oil grill grates; sear or grill chicken in batches until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Toss slaw; serve with chicken and Spicy Peanut Sauce, if desired.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl with 1 tablespoon water; whisk until smooth.

CHICKEN SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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Flavorful Thai-style chicken skewers are topped with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce. Serve with white rice for a complete meal!

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 2h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon fish sauce
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
8 skewers
2 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 teaspoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, and granulated garlic in a bowl; add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken skewers in hot oil until browned and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  • Bring 3/4 cup coconut milk to a simmer in small saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Stir 1 tablespoon curry powder into the coconut milk and simmer for 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, peanut butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon fish sauce; simmer for 1 minute. Serve dipping sauce with chicken skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 655.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

GRILLED CHICKEN SATAY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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These flavorful chicken skewers are marinated in coconut milk and spices, then grilled and served with a delicious spicy peanut sauce for dipping.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup light coconut milk
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
2 teaspoons red curry paste
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 tsp kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 -1/4 pounds thin sliced boneless (skinless chicken cutlets)
16 large Bamboo skewers (soaked in cold water)
lime wedges (for garnish)
1 tbsp chopped cilantro (for garnish)
1 tbsp chopped peanuts (for garnish (optional))
1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp Better'n peanut butter
1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce (Tamari for gluten-free)
2 tsp honey
1 tsp Sriracha chili sauce
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 small clove garlic (minced)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the marinade ingredients except the chicken. Slice the chicken into long, thin strips, about 3 inches long by 1 inch wide, and add to marinade. Turn chicken to coat, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or longer.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the peanut sauce. Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and whisk well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook until smooth, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Prepare grill to high heat and thread marinated chicken onto soaked bamboo skewers. Place on grill and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Serve with lime wedges and peanut sauce and garnish with cilantro and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 skewers, Calories 297 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 36.5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 998 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6.5 g

COCONUT CHICKEN SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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Juicy chicken chunks marinated in coconut milk, turmeric and lime juice skewered and grilled with a luscious peanut butter red curry dipping sauce!

Provided by Cayla Atha

Categories     Main Course     Sauce

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup light coconut milk (save the extra for the peanut sauce!)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 lime (juice only)
2 tbs. liquid or coconut aminos (can use soy sauce)
2 tsp. turmeric powder
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (trimmed of fat)
⅓ cup unsweetened peanut butter
2 tbs. red curry paste (I use Thai Kitchen)
¼ cup light coconut milk
1 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. sriracha (add more for more heat!)
2 tsp. liquid or coconut aminos (can use soy sauce)
lime wedges, sliced anaheim peppers, sliced bell peppers, cauliflower or regular rice

Steps:

  • Place kebab skewers (soak 10) onto a cooking sheet and cover with water. Place a pot lid or something weighted onto skewers so they stay covered and let soak until ready to skew.
  • Combine the first five ingredients in a large bowl or tupperware. Slice chicken breasts into 1" pieces (slice lengthwise, then dice), season lightly with salt and pepper and place into bowl, covering all pieces.Place bowl into refrigerator for at least 10 minutes, preferably 20-30.
  • Combine all ingredients for the peanut sauce and taste for seasoning.
  • Heat outdoor grill to 400 degrees or start to warm a grill pan over medium heat.
  • After chicken has marinated, skew 6-7 chicken pieces onto skewers leaving room on one end. Thread the chicken pieces twice through the skewer so they're less likely to fall from stick.
  • On outdoor grill, cook kebabs for about 5 minutes per side. On indoor grill pan, spray with cooking spray (not needed if you have a nonstick pan) and cook for the same time or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Serve on their own or over rice! Top with peanut sauce and place more on the table for dipping. Let chicken rest for a few minutes before sliding off of kebabs!

CHICKEN SATAY W/SPICY COCONUT PEANUT SAUCE



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We just love this dish even more now that I use the Ninja to make it. The chicken is incredibly moist because it's steam cooked instead of baked in oven. Adding the delicious creamy peanut dipping sauce made it heavenly good! It's very easy to make. This recipe is from my Ninja cookbook.

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

CHICKEN SATAY
16 wooden skewers
cooking spray
1 lb chicken tenderloins, boneless - skinless, cut in half lengthwise
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 - 1 tsp cayenne pepper (more if you like it spicy)
1/2 tsp ground ginger
salt & ground black pepper
toasted coconut (if desired to sprinkle on skewers before cooking.)
CREAMY COCONUT/PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE
2 Tbsp oil
14 oz can of coconut milk
3 Tbsp peanut butter, creamy
1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
3 Tbsp light brown sugar, firmly packed
fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Spray skewers and cooking rack with cooking spray. Thread chicken onto the skewers. I just laid them on the cutting board and pressed the skewer through while laying flat. It seemed to work the best. Once you have them on the skewers mix up your seasonings in a bowl cayenne, ginger, salt & pepper and sprinkle over skewers on both sides.
  • 2. Add oil to your Ninja pot and set to STOVETOP HIGH and add your minced garlic. Cook for a couple minutes till sizzlin' in pot. Stir garlic while cooking. Add in the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir till well combined. Season with salt & pepper.
  • 3. Place the roasting rack down into the Ninja while sauce is still cooking. Set your chicken skewers all on the rack. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired. Now, set to OVEN to 325 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes till chicken is cooked through. When cooked, remove, cover to keep warm till served. (Both times I made this, it has been 15 minutes for my skewers.)
  • 4. If need be, cook the coconut peanut butter sauce mixture for an addt'l 5 minutes or until desired thickness. Make sure to stir often. Serve skewers with sauce for dipping. We like this as a main dish and serve with a seasoned rice but it would be great as appetizers before a meal as well. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.
  • 5. April 17th, 2016 --- Made this for my husband Anthony's birthday dinner tonight and served them over roasted sweet potatoes. The sauce tasted delicious with the potatoes.

CHICKEN SATAY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE AND CUCUMBER RELISH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 4h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons red curry paste
1 teaspoon palm sugar or brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons red curry paste
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup palm sugar or brown sugar
2 tablespoons tamarind liquid, or fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 large Japanese cucumber, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 small Thai chili or serrano chili, thinly sliced
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons palm sugar or brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients except the chicken. Slice the chicken into long, thin strips, about 3 inches long by 1 inch wide, and add to marinade. Turn chicken to coat, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Bring the coconut milk to a simmer in a small saucepan. Whisk in curry paste until dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in peanut butter, stock and sugar, reduce heat and cook until smooth, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add tamarind juice and salt. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Prepare relish: Place cucumber, shallot, and chili slices in a small bowl. Heat the vinegar, sugar and salt in a small saucepan, stirring, until mixture reaches a boil and sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, cool to room temperature, and then pour over cucumber mixture. Garnish with cilantro leaves and set aside.
  • Prepare grill and thread marinated chicken onto soaked bamboo skewers. Place on grill and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until cooked through, turning once. Serve with peanut sauce and cucumber relish.

CHICKEN SATAY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE (GAI SATAY)



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From Quick & Easy Thai by Nancie McDermott. A slightly different recipe than the other satays posted here. Can also be enjoyed with grilled tofu--or you can use chicken thighs instead of breasts. You'll need about 60 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes. Prep time does not include marinading time.

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon red curry paste
2 teaspoons roasted chili paste (optional)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon palm sugar or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

  • Combine coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, and curry powder in large mixing bowl and stir well. Cut chicken thighs into generous, bite-sized chunks, and cut breast meat lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips. Add meat to the marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight.
  • To make peanut sauce, bring coconut milk to a gentle boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add curry paste and roasted chili paste (optional) and cook 4-5 min., mashing and stirring occasionally to dissolve them. Add chicken broth, fish sauce, palm sugar, peanut butter, and lime juice and cook 1 more minute, stirring well to make a smooth sauce. Remove from heat, transfer to small serving bowl, and set aside to cool. The sauce can be served warm or at room temperature. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate the sauce and reheat it gently just before serving it.
  • Thread meat onto tips of bamboo skewers, and cook on a lightly oiled, hot grill or under a broiler, turning often, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minute Serve at once with peanut sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.5, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 43.9, Sodium 477.9, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 4, Protein 21.3

Tips:

  • To create the best satay sauce, use creamy peanut butter and freshly squeezed lime juice. For a spicier sauce, add more chili paste or red pepper flakes.
  • Use bamboo skewers or metal skewers to thread the chicken. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
  • Cook the chicken skewers over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning and drying out.
  • Serve the chicken satay with the spicy coconut-peanut sauce, cucumber salad, and jasmine rice. You can also garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped peanuts.

Conclusion:

Chicken satay is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. The spicy coconut-peanut sauce is the perfect complement to the tender chicken, and the cucumber salad and jasmine rice add a refreshing and flavorful balance to the dish. This recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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