Let the marinade work
At least 30 minutes of marinating time make the skewers more aromatic and juicy.
Thai Recipe
Satay with peanut sauce
For satay, chicken strips are marinated in coconut milk, turmeric, curry, garlic and some fish sauce. The peanut sauce is cooked separately and balanced with lime, sugar and salt.
Total time
40 min
Calories
610 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
Satay skewers with creamy peanut sauce
Satay tastes particularly good when the skewers are thinly cut and not cooked too long. The marinade brings colour and spice, while the peanut sauce is sweet, salty, slightly sour and nutty. Cucumber and lime make the dish fresher.
Lunch
Dinner
Meat
Thai Recipes
Recipe
Satay with peanut sauce
Satay with peanut sauce consists of marinated chicken skewers, which are grilled or fried in the pan. A creamy sauce of peanuts, coconut milk, curry and lime is added.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Watering skewers
Put wood skewers in water for 20 minutes so that they do not get dark too quickly while roasting or grilling.
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2
Marinate chicken
Mix chicken strips with coconut milk, curry paste or curry powder, turmeric, garlic, fish sauce and sugar. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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3
Cook sauce
Heat peanut with coconut milk, red curry paste, lime juice or tamarind, sugar and some fish sauce creamy.
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4
Roast skewers
Stick chicken wavy on skewers and cook in grill pan, pan or grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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5
Arrange
Serve satay with peanut sauce, cucumber, lime and rice as desired.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Satay with peanut sauce
Do not grill too long
Thin chicken strips cook fast. Too long heat makes Satay dry.
Keep the sauce creamy
Peanut sauce thickens while standing. Stir creamy with coconut milk or water again.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Thinly cut pork fillet or neck is also suitable. The cooking time remains short.
Press firm tofu, dice, marinate and carefully stick on skewers or fry in the pan.
Nutrition per serving
610kcal
22.0 gCarbohydrates
42.0 gProtein
38.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Satay with peanut sauce
At least 30 minutes, several hours are better. Overnight in the refrigerator, the meat becomes more aromatic.
Yes, a grill pan or normal pan works. Important is medium to high heat and short cooking time.
Groundnuts bind liquid. With some coconut milk, water or lime juice, the sauce can be stirred creamy again.
Cucumber, lime, rice, small salad or pickled vegetables fit well and balance out the nutty sauce.
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