Chicken Satay, Peanut Dipping Sauce, and Cool Cucumber Salad is one of our favorite Thai appetizers. Better than anything we have ordered at a restaurant!
Beau made this chicken satay for me for Mother’s Day and it was so incredibly good!! We almost always order this as an appetizer when we got out for Thai food, but this recipe is much better than anything we have ordered and you get a lot more for your money! The chicken has such great flavor, the peanut sauce adds a little spice, and the cool cucumber salad just balances all the flavor out and acts as a coolant. So yummy! This is great as a main dish or an appetizer.
Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce and Cool Cucumber Salad
INGREDIENTS (with Amazon Links)
For The Chicken Satay
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. curry powder
- 3 chicken breasts cut into long strips
- 2 Tbsp. peanut oil
For The Peanut Dipping Sauce
- 3 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp. siracha hot sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- chopped peanuts to taste
For The Cool Cucumber Salad
- 2 cucumbers sliced and seeded
- 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro
- 6 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
INSTRUCTIONS
For The Chicken Satay:
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Mix the spices together and set aside. Toss the chicken in the peanut oil then stir in the spices.
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Cover and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
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Thread onto skewers and grill.
For The Peanut Dipping Sauce:
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In a small saucepan mix together the ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook 1 to 2 minutes to thicken. Set aside and bring to room temperature.
For The Cool Cucumber Salad:
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Mix everything but the cucumber, then add the cucumber in. Refrigerate and serve.
Katie says
I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for all the good posts!!
nath says
I love chicken or pork satay, but usually pork satay not serve with peanut sauce. yummy 🙂
cory says
Go Beau!
Eliza says
Huge hit with the family & we have 2 picky eaters! Love your website! I’ve cooked several great meals!
Lindsey Johnson says
Thank you for all the great posts!! As a college student that, one, LOVES Asian food but, two, doesn’t have any money, your site gives me hope! I can’t wait to try these recipes.
Jodee Weiland says
This recipe looks really delicious…can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!
Lynn says
Is there any real reason why I can’t use Chunky Peanut Butter in the dipping sauce?
Erica says
No, it’s simply a matter of preference. Chunky Peanut Butter would work just as well. Thanks for asking!