Chicken Satay

Chicken Satay

The perfect weeknight grilled chicken recipe.

4 servings

Time: 45 mins

This recipe breakdown originally appeared in The Mouthful, our weekly food newsletter for the curious home cook.

It’s time to upgrade your weeknight grilled chicken. Pick up some red curry paste and you’ll be set for punchy, flavorful meals. The extra paste keeps well in the fridge or freezer.

Keith McBrayer

Keith McBrayer

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Ingredients

  • Marinated chicken

    • chicken thighs
      , boneless, skinless
      ~ 454 g2 parts
    • coconut cream
      ~ 200 g1 parts
    • red curry paste
      ~ 100 g1/2 part
    • curry powder
      a sprinkle
    • salt
      a sprinkle
  • Peanut sauce

    • peanut butter
      3 parts3 spoonfuls
    • water
      2 parts2 spoonfuls
    • sugar
      1 part1 spoonful
    • red curry paste
      1/2 part1/2 spoonful
    • soy sauce
      1/4 part1/4 spoonful
    • vinegar
      1/4 part1/4 spoonful

Method

Step 1: Marinate the chicken

In a bowl or freezer bag, massage together all chicken ingredients and set in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.

Step 2: Make the sauce

Combine all peanut sauce ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust as needed.

  • This can be done in advance.

Step 3: Assemble the skewers

When you are ready to cook, add a row of marinated chicken cubes to the skewers. Use a paper towel to remove excess marinade.

Step 4: Grill & serve

Preheat a grill or pan to high, then the skewers until they are lightly on each side and the chicken is cooked through.

Serve with the peanut sauce for dipping.

LET'S COOK!

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