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Thai-Polynesian

Coconut Curry Chicken Satay

Tender chicken skewers marinated in coconut curry, grilled and served with peanut sauce

hot_biteEasyThai-Polynesian
Prep20 minCook10 minTotal30 minServes24Temphot
✓ dairy-free✓ gluten-free
⚠ Contains: peanuts, 🐟 Fish, 🫘 Soy
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 2 lbschicken breast(cut into thin strips)
  • 1 cupcoconut milk
  • 2 tbspyellow curry paste
  • 1 tbspfish sauce
  • 1 tbspbrown sugar
  • 0.5 cuppeanut butter(creamy)
  • 2 tbspsoy sauce
  • 1 tbsplime juice
  • 1 tbsphoney
  • 1 tspsriracha
  • 2 tbspwarm water
  • 24wooden skewers(soaked in water 30 minutes)
  • 2 tbspcilantro(chopped, for garnish)
  • 2 tbspcrushed peanuts(for garnish)
Make Ahead

Chicken can marinate up to 24 hours. Peanut sauce can be made 5 days ahead; thin with water if too thick. Grill just before serving.

Instructions
  1. 1Whisk coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce, and brown sugar for marinade
  2. 2Marinate chicken strips at least 2 hours or overnight
  3. 3Make peanut sauce: whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sriracha, and warm water until smooth
  4. 4Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers
  5. 5Grill over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through
  6. 6Arrange on platter
  7. 7Drizzle with peanut sauce and garnish with cilantro and crushed peanuts
  8. 8Serve with extra peanut sauce on the side
Notes
Pro Tips

Slice chicken thin and against the grain for tenderness. The marinade tenderizes, so don't skip it. Soak skewers well to prevent burning. If peanut sauce is too thick, thin with coconut milk for extra tropical flavor.

History & Origin

Satay originated in Indonesia and spread throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands. The combination of grilled meat on skewers with peanut sauce became a staple of Polynesian-themed restaurants and tiki bars in mid-century America.

Cocktail Pairings
Pairs Well With
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