How to Make Marty's Thai Chicken Satay - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is known for its bold and vibrant flavors, and one dish that perfectly encapsulates this is Marty's Thai Chicken Satay. This delectable and easy-to-make dish is a combination of tender, marinated chicken skewers that are grilled to perfection and served with a rich and creamy peanut sauce. The flavors are a symphony of sweet, salty, and savory, and the dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it be a casual weeknight dinner or a festive gathering with friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons tamarind paste
  • 1 stalk lemon grass, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon muscovado sugar
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 20 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons red Thai curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place vegetable oil, soy sauce, tamarind paste, lemon grass, garlic, cumin, coriander, lime juice, muscovado sugar, and chili powder in a blender and process to a smooth paste. In a large bowl, or a large resealable plastic bag, toss chicken strips with marinade. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter, peanuts, coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce, tomato paste, and brown sugar. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Keep warm.
  • Thread chicken onto skewers. Grill until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Serve with peanut sauce.
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 478mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 409mg