Marty's Thai Chicken Satay

Name: Marty's Thai Chicken Satay
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
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

Rating: 4.75 stars

71 Ratings
72 Reviews
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This is my own take on the classic Thai chicken satay! It's yum!

By ThaiChefMarty

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

20 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
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.

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Step 2
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Thread chicken onto skewers. Grill until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Serve with peanut sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

310 calories; protein 27.1g; carbohydrates 7.5g; fat 20.6g; cholesterol 64.6mg; sodium 477.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (72)

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spilary

12/10/2010

I made this for a large group of people and everyone loved it! It was so yummy! I made a few changes to adapt to what i had, or could find at the local grocer, i could only find tamarind chutney, so i used that, i couldnt find muscavado sugar, so i used brown sugar, i used natural peanut butter, and added a bit of yellow curry powder to the sauce. It was too cold outside and my bbq was tempermental so i baked in a 375 oven until they looked done. SO MOIST. huge success and i would definitely make again! Read More

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SARAH_ANNEJ

05/09/2011

The chicken and marinade was wonderful however the peanut sauce was icky. I would make the chicken again but use a different peanut sauce for dipping. Read More

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(3)

71 Ratings

5 star values: 59
4 star values: 7
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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spilary

12/10/2010

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yrstruly

09/01/2009

this was exceptionally good and very well received. the marinade never thickened and i worried about that a bit but it still tasted great. the satay sauce tasted like something i'd get in a restaurant. i'd definitely make this again. Read More

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Gary Gravina

01/24/2011

Excellent recipe - I even found it very kid-friendly! As usual I tweaked it some, but the tastes and textures are all outstanding as written. I sauteed the chicken instead of grilling and served it over linguini noodles with toasted sesame oil, then ladled the sauce over all. A side order of stir-fried snow peas, carrots, red bell pepper, water chestnuts, and steamed brocolli balanced the creamy with crisp. Will DEFINITELY make again! Read More

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Ray

08/04/2011

I was unable to find tamarind paste lemon grass or muscovado sugar - so I substituted Worcestershire sauce lemon zest and brown sugar. Delicious despite the substitutions. Peanut sauce was great! Read More

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Fishy Fishy

11/03/2009

I have never cooked Thai before and this turned out simply gorgeous. I found my marinade thickend up well by leaving it in the fridge overnight before using it....then no problems. Only critiscm I have is that I found the sauce too sweet for me but will omit sugar next time. Otherwise....great! Read More

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DEADTIRED

04/23/2010

This was fantastic! The blend of flavors perfect! I server this on a bed of rice. My husband said it was the best sauce he ever tasted. I followed the recipe as written and would do so again. Thanks this is going to be a regular meal here. The only thing I might try is adding some grape tomatoes to the skewer next time. Read More

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mvktr2

11/23/2011

Wonderfully tangy chicken. Great dish as a centerpiece or side to any meal. Wonderfully rich also. The peanut sauce could have been more flavorful perhaps take that into account if making this. Perhaps use twice the spice or an extra half of the spices/peanut butter. I baked mine in the oven at 475 degrees cooked up quick lightly charred and juicy... just like they would on a grill. Will be making this again and again thanks! Read More

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zykzoo

05/23/2011

This is absolutely worth every bit of effort! The only ingredient I couldn't find was muscovado sugar so I substituted brown sugar. It was delicious and all five of my picky kids gobbled it up! YUMMY!!! Read More

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Heatheross

10/18/2011

Thumbs up from everyone! 10 year old boy proclaimed, "I think this is the best meal I ever had." Picky 17 year old girl went back for seconds! I did use chicken thigh meat instead of chicken breast, it grilled up great. Served it with julienne carrots and white rice. The sauce was very good, and very easy to make hotter by just adding a bit more curry paste. Definately a keeper! For those who haven't used lemongrass ever, you may want to try the following: Remove most of the woody parts, coarsely chop the stems and crush by hand to release the flavor. Unless you have very very fresh lemongrass, you will just end up with woody slivers if you try to food process. Read More

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SARAH_ANNEJ

05/09/2011

The chicken and marinade was wonderful however the peanut sauce was icky. I would make the chicken again but use a different peanut sauce for dipping. Read More

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Marty's Thai Chicken Satay

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 310.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 54 %

carbohydrates: 2 %

dietary fiber: 6 %

sugars:

fat: 32 %

saturated fat: 56 %

cholesterol: 22 %

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 130 %

vitamin b6: 33 %

vitamin c: 3 %

folate: 5 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 17 %

magnesium: 23 %

potassium: 12 %

sodium: 19 %

thiamin: 9 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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spilary

12/10/2010

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yrstruly

09/01/2009

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Gary Gravina

01/24/2011

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Ray

08/04/2011

I was unable to find tamarind paste lemon grass or muscovado sugar - so I substituted Worcestershire sauce lemon zest and brown sugar. Delicious despite the substitutions. Peanut sauce was great!

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Fishy Fishy

11/03/2009

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DEADTIRED

04/23/2010

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mvktr2

11/23/2011

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zykzoo

05/23/2011

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Heatheross

10/18/2011

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SARAH_ANNEJ

05/09/2011

The chicken and marinade was wonderful however the peanut sauce was icky. I would make the chicken again but use a different peanut sauce for dipping.

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