Chicken Satay Skewers with Coconut & Curry
“A perfect Game Night Appetizer (Simple, Smokey, Scrumptious) Satay in Southeast Asia isn't just food — it's a symbol of community. Every region has its own way: chicken or beef, spicy or sweet, dipped in sauce or eaten plain. But the essence is always the same - grilled meat shared among people you care about. It's the kind of food you eat with your hands, the kind that invites closeness and connection.”
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Recipe - Quality Foods
Chicken Satay Skewers with Coconut & Curry
Prep Time75 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time15 Minutes
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken breast (cut into strips) or boneless chicken thighs
2 tbsp curry powder
1/2 cup coconut milk (divided: 1/4 cup marinade, 1/4 cup for basting)
1 tbsp fish sauce (optional, for added depth)
Bamboo skewers (soaked in water if grilling)
1 tsp turmeric powder (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a bowl, combine chicken, curry powder, 1/4 cup coconut milk, salt, pepper, turmeric (if using), and fish sauce (if using). Mix well.
- Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Thread marinated chicken onto bamboo skewers.
- Grill skewers for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally. Baste with remaining coconut milk while grilling.
- Cook until chicken is fully done and lightly charred.
- Serve hot with peanut sauce.
75 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Directions
- In a bowl, combine chicken, curry powder, 1/4 cup coconut milk, salt, pepper, turmeric (if using), and fish sauce (if using). Mix well.
- Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Thread marinated chicken onto bamboo skewers.
- Grill skewers for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally. Baste with remaining coconut milk while grilling.
- Cook until chicken is fully done and lightly charred.
- Serve hot with peanut sauce.
