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Chicken Satay with Coconut Curry Marinade and Grilled Skewers Recipe


  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Delicious and flavorful Chicken Satay marinated in a rich coconut milk and red curry paste mixture, grilled to perfection and served with classic peanut sauce, lime wedges, and rice. This Southeast Asian-inspired dish is perfect for a satisfying meal with a balance of savory, sweet, and aromatic spices.


Ingredients

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Marinade

  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon coriander

Chicken

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, cubed

To Serve

  • Peanut sauce
  • Lime wedges
  • Rice
  • Parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, red curry paste, curry powder, honey, coriander, and salt until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken thighs to the marinade and stir until all pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse.
  3. Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers carefully, ensuring the pieces are spaced evenly for even cooking.
  4. Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill or broiler on high. Grill or broil the chicken skewers for 10 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and has a slight char for added flavor.
  5. Serve: Remove the skewers and serve hot with peanut sauce, lime wedges for squeezing, warm rice, and garnish with fresh parsley to enhance flavors and presentation.

Notes

  • For best results, use chicken thighs as they remain juicy and tender during grilling.
  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to prevent burning.
  • You can substitute red curry paste with yellow curry paste for a milder flavor.
  • To make the dish gluten-free, ensure the curry paste and peanut sauce are gluten free.
  • Adjust honey amount for desired sweetness level in the marinade.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Southeast Asian

Keywords: Chicken Satay, Grilled Chicken Skewers, Southeast Asian Chicken, Red Curry Chicken, Coconut Milk Marinade