Description
Delicious Thai Chicken Satay Skewers for Easy Home Cooking
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (neutral variety)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp curry powder (adjust for spice tolerance)
- 1 tsp turmeric powder (or curry paste)
- 1 tsp coriander powder (optional)
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust for heat preference)
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon (for warmth and sweetness)
- 0.5 tsp white pepper (or black pepper)
- 1 tbsp salt (to taste)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (or honey/coconut sugar)
- 1 cup coconut milk (preferably full-fat)
- 0.5 cup white vinegar (for tang)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (to taste)
- 1 cup cucumber (chopped)
- 0.5 cup carrot (grated)
- 1 small shallot (thinly sliced)
- 1 small Thai chili (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 cup Thai peanut sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- lime wedges (for garnish)
- cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together vegetable oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, and all the spices. Stir well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers.
- Combine white vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt in a bowl for the cucumber relish. Add chopped cucumber, grated carrot, thinly sliced shallot, and diced Thai chili.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Cook chicken skewers in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Plate the cooked skewers with a generous side of Thai peanut sauce for dipping, garnished with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg