Hey everyone! Al here, back with another culinary adventure to share with you all. Today, we’re diving into the flavorful world of Thai cuisine with a dish that’s guaranteed to delight your taste buds: Tantalizing Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce and Fresh Cucumber Salad!
Now, I have to admit, Thai food holds a special place in my heart. My wife and I had the pleasure of traveling to Thailand a few years ago, and we absolutely fell in love with the cuisine. The balance of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors is simply extraordinary. One dish that we kept returning to during our trip was chicken satay.
There’s something magical about the combination of perfectly marinated, juicy chicken skewers and creamy, slightly spicy peanut sauce. And let’s not forget the refreshing cucumber salad that complements it so well. It’s the sort of dish that makes you close your eyes, savor each bite, and be transported to a bustling Thai street market.
### Why Chicken Satay?
Chicken satay is such a versatile dish. It works perfectly as an appetizer for a dinner party, a tantalizing main course, or even as a backyard BBQ crowd-pleaser. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to make at home, even on a busy weeknight!
### Ingredients
Before we get started, let’s gather our ingredients. You’ll need:
**For the Chicken Satay:**
– 500g chicken breast, thinly sliced
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons fish sauce
– 2 tablespoons brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
– 1 tablespoon ground coriander
– 1 tablespoon ground cumin
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
**For the Peanut Sauce:**
– 200ml coconut milk
– 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– 1 teaspoon red curry paste
**For the Cucumber Salad:**
– 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
– 1 red onion, thinly sliced
– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 tablespoon water
– 1 teaspoon salt
### Method
Let’s break down the steps to create this Thai delight:
1. **Prepare the Chicken Satay Marinade:**
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, turmeric, coriander, cumin, garlic, and vegetable oil. Mix well.
– Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the marinade and mix to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results. This step ensures that your chicken is bursting with flavor.
2. **Make the Peanut Sauce:**
– In a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and red curry paste.
– Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. This sauce is creamy, slightly spicy, and utterly irresistible.
3. **Prepare the Cucumber Salad:**
– In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, water, and salt until the sugar is dissolved.
– In a medium bowl, combine the sliced cucumber and red onion. Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables, toss to coat, and refrigerate until ready to serve. This salad adds a refreshing crunch that pairs perfectly with the satay.
4. **Cook the Chicken Satay:**
– Preheat your grill or griddle pan to medium-high heat.
– Thread the marinated chicken slices onto skewers.
– Grill the skewers for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and has a nice char. The aroma that fills the air as the chicken cooks is simply mouth-watering!
5. **Serve:**
– Plate the grilled chicken satay skewers and serve with the peanut sauce on the side.
– Accompany with the fresh cucumber salad.
And there you have it—an incredibly flavorful Thai dish that will transport you straight to the vibrant streets of Thailand. This chicken satay is sure to become a favorite in your household, just as it has in ours.
I’d love to hear your thoughts if you try this recipe! Leave a comment below or tag me on social media with your delicious Thai creations. Until next time, happy cooking!
Cheers,
Al
Ingredients
**Ingredients:**
*For the Chicken Satay:*
– 500g chicken breast, thinly sliced
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons fish sauce
– 2 tablespoons brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
– 1 tablespoon ground coriander
– 1 tablespoon ground cumin
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
*For the Peanut Sauce:*
– 200ml coconut milk
– 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– 1 teaspoon red curry paste
*For the Cucumber Salad:*
– 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
– 1 red onion, thinly sliced
– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 tablespoon water
– 1 teaspoon salt
Method
**Method:**
1. **Prepare the Chicken Satay Marinade:**
– In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground turmeric, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Mix well.
– Add 500g thinly sliced chicken breast to the marinade and mix to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
2. **Make the Peanut Sauce:**
– In a small saucepan, combine 200ml coconut milk, 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1 teaspoon red curry paste.
– Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. **Prepare the Cucumber Salad:**
– In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and 1 teaspoon salt until the sugar is dissolved.
– In a medium bowl, combine 1 thinly sliced cucumber and 1 thinly sliced red onion. Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables, toss to coat, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. **Cook the Chicken Satay:**
– Preheat your grill or griddle pan to medium-high heat.
– Thread the marinated chicken slices onto skewers.
– Grill the skewers for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and has a nice char.
5. **Serve:**
– Plate the grilled chicken satay skewers and serve with peanut sauce on the side.
– Accompany with the fresh cucumber salad. Enjoy your tantalizing Thai chicken satay!
