Description
Sizzling Thai Pineapple Peanut Satay Chicken brings tropical flavors dancing across your palate with bold, tangy notes. Juicy grilled chicken marinated in a luscious peanut sauce promises a memorable culinary journey that transports you straight to Bangkok’s street markets.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Fruits and Liquid Base:
- 1 fresh pineapple, chopped
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) canned pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha (or Asian chili sauce, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking and Binding Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) coconut milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup (85 grams) crunchy peanut butter
Garnish:
- Freshly squeezed lime juice
- Crushed peanuts
- Green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking together all sauce components in a medium mixing vessel, ensuring smooth integration of flavors.
- Transfer a quarter cup of marinade into a large resealable pouch, incorporating olive oil and chicken pieces. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours to allow deep flavor penetration.
- Prepare wooden skewers by submerging them in water for a minimum of 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
- Heat grill to medium-high temperature and meticulously grease the grates to prevent sticking.
- Carefully thread marinated chicken and juicy pineapple chunks alternately onto pre-soaked skewers, creating visually appealing kebabs.
- Grill skewers for approximately 5 minutes per side, rotating to achieve beautiful char marks and ensuring chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F/75°C.
- While grilling, create a luxurious sauce by combining coconut milk and cornstarch in a small saucepan, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer the sauce for one minute, then incorporate peanut butter, stirring until achieving a silky smooth consistency.
- Adjust sauce thickness by whisking in additional coconut milk if too dense, or extending simmering time if too thin.
- Finalize the sauce by balancing flavors with strategic additions of Sriracha, fresh lime juice, or brown sugar according to personal preference.
- Serve skewers drizzled with the aromatic peanut sauce, garnishing with optional chopped herbs or crushed peanuts for added texture.
Notes
- Choose tender chicken breasts or thighs for maximum flavor absorption and juiciness.
- Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours to develop deeper, more complex taste profiles.
- Wood skewers prevent burning by soaking them thoroughly in water before grilling or broiling.
- Control sauce thickness by gradually adding liquid or simmering to achieve perfect consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg