Estimated reading time: 5 minutes If you visit Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, or Malaysia, satay is one of the most common street food dishes you will come across. When it comes to satay, one is spoiled for choices. From flavour to type of meat, there are so many options. It is grilled manually over a coal or wood fire. Brushed with oil while grilling and served with a dipping sauce. I am sharing an easy, flavoursome Thai-style chicken satay recipe that is surely bookmark-worthy for the grilling season.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You need only 5 ingredients to marinate the chicken.
Chicken: Use a combination of boneless chicken breasts and chicken thighs. Cut each piece of the chicken meat into uniform, tiny, bite-size pieces. Red Curry Paste: The star ingredient of my chicken satay marinade is Thai red curry paste. You can use homemade or readymade curry paste. Coconut Milk: It helps in softening the meat and gives it a deliciously creamy texture. Other Ingredients: Red Chilli Powder, Salt, Brown Sugar, Coconut or Sesame Oil
How To Make Satay
Step 1) Clean, wash, and cut the chicken meat into equal, bite-size pieces. Step 2) Combine Thai red curry paste, coconut milk, salt, sugar, and red chilli powder in a bowl. Mix nicely. Taste, and add more seasoning if required. Sept 3) Add chicken pieces to the marinade. Mix to coat each piece with the marinade. Cover and keep in the refrigerator. For satay, it is best to marinate the meat pieces overnight or for at least 4 to 5 hours. Step 4) Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least one hour. This will prevent the bamboo skewers from burning on the grill. Step 5) Once ready to grill, thread 3-4 pieces of marinated chicken meat onto the bamboo skewers. Similarly, prepare all the skewers. Step 6) Grill the chicken satay skewers for 5 minutes on each side until the meat is fully cooked and the surface is nicely charred on both sides. Baste and brush with oil to keep the meat moist while grilling.
How To Grill Satay
The best way to grill chicken satay is on a charcoal BBQ or wood fire. But don’t worry, you can grill them on good quality, heavy-duty cast iron or grilling pan over the stovetop. Or use an indoor, electric BBQ for the purpose. You can use the grill mode of the oven or microwave for this purpose.
Serving Suggestion
Chicken Satay is served with a sweet and spicy peanut dipping sauce. However, you can serve it with Thai sweet chilli sauce, spicy mango dipping sauce, or any other dip you choose. I love serving them with a bowl of smashed cucumber salad or Chinese Coleslaw.
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