Description
Juicy marinated chicken skewers meet a creamy, spicy-sweet dipping sauce in this quick, flavorful Thai-inspired dish. Whether you’re planning an easy dinner, a healthy snack, or need go-to food ideas for a summer cookout, this easy recipe delivers bold taste with minimal effort. Perfect for anyone looking for fast lunch or dinner ideas that feel special without the fuss.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons soy sauce or fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemongrass paste or finely chopped fresh lemongrass
0.5 cup coconut milk
For the Peanut Sauce:
0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
0.25 to 0.5 cup water to thin
1 teaspoon chili flakes or Sriracha optional
Instructions
1. Combine garlic, ginger, turmeric, coriander, soy or fish sauce, brown sugar, lemongrass, and coconut milk in a bowl. Mix well to form marinade.
2. Slice chicken into thin strips and coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
3. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
4. Make the peanut sauce by mixing peanut butter, red curry paste, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar or honey, and water in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Adjust thickness as needed.
5. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
6. Grill over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side, or bake at 425°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping once.
7. Serve hot with peanut sauce and optional garnish of lime wedges, cilantro, or chopped peanuts.
Notes
Marinate the chicken as long as possible for best flavor — overnight is ideal.
Thin the peanut sauce gradually; a little water goes a long way.
Leftover sauce is great as a dip, salad dressing, or drizzle for rice bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken satay, Thai peanut sauce, grilled chicken, easy dinner, healthy snack, summer food ideas, quick recipe