Name: Irresistibly Easy Thai Chicken Satay with Heavenly Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1.5 teaspoons coriander seeds; 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds; 0.5 teaspoon white peppercorns; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 0.75 teaspoon table salt; 0.75 teaspoon ground turmeric; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste; 0.5 cup coconut milk; 1.2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips); 0.5 cup roasted peanuts, unsalted; 1.25 cups coconut milk; 2 tablespoons red curry paste; 2 tablespoons tamarind paste; 2 tablespoons finely chopped palm sugar; 0.5 teaspoons fish sauce; 0.5 cup white vinegar; 0.25 cup granulated sugar; Pinch of table salt; 5 ounces cucumber, sliced; 12 Thai chilies, chopped (optional)

Description

A simple yet authentic Thai Chicken Satay recipe served with a rich and creamy Peanut Sauce, perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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1.5 teaspoons coriander seeds
0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
0.5 teaspoon white peppercorns
1 tablespoon brown sugar
0.75 teaspoon table salt
0.75 teaspoon ground turmeric
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
0.5 cup coconut milk
1.2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
0.5 cup roasted peanuts, unsalted
1.25 cups coconut milk
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
2 tablespoons finely chopped palm sugar
0.5 teaspoons fish sauce
0.5 cup white vinegar
0.25 cup granulated sugar
Pinch of table salt
5 ounces cucumber, sliced
12 Thai chilies, chopped (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: Grind the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and white peppercorns until fine. Mix with brown sugar, salt, turmeric, cinnamon, tamarind paste, and 0.5 cup coconut milk.
Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken strips to the marinade and let it marinate in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
Prepare the Peanut Sauce: Grind roasted peanuts, boil 1/3 cup coconut milk, add red curry paste, then stir in remaining coconut milk, ground peanuts, tamarind paste, and palm sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Make Ajaad: Dissolve white vinegar, granulated sugar, and pinch of salt over cucumber slices.
Grill or Pan-fry Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet and cook marinated chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve It Up: Drizzle peanut sauce over the grilled chicken and serve with pickled cucumbers.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, marinate chicken overnight. Adjust sweetness of peanut sauce to taste.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg