Description
These juicy Thai chicken sticks are grilled to perfection and served with an authentic peanut satay sauce that’s rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for appetizers or a main dish, they bring bold Thai street food flavors right to your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for grilling)
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
- For the peanut satay sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional for spice)
- 1 tablespoon water (to adjust sauce consistency)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, lime juice, and ground ginger. Add the chicken pieces and mix well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
- While the chicken is marinating, make the peanut satay sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes (if using). Cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring until the sauce is smooth and heated through. Add water to thin out the sauce to your desired consistency.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers, ensuring they’re evenly spaced out.
- Grill the chicken skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred on the edges.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skewers and place on a serving platter. Serve with the peanut satay sauce for dipping, garnished with fresh cilantro or crushed peanuts if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier satay sauce, increase the chili flakes or add a fresh chopped chili to the sauce.
- Grilled chicken sticks can be served with jasmine rice, vegetables, or as a stand-alone appetizer.
- You can also substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for different variations of this recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg