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Thai Chicken Satay & Cold Sesame Noodles combines tender, marinated chicken thighs with a rich and creamy peanut sauce that we love. The combination of coconut milk, curry spices, and the nutty goodness of peanut butter creates a flavor that’s irresistible. Plus, it’s quick to prepare, making it a perfect option for busy evenings.

We like to serve this chicken with a cold sesame noodle side dish. Both of these dishes go so well together and they use many of the same ingredients so you don’t have to shop for much.

This is a Thai chicken and a Chinese noodle dish. You can keep each authentic by finding all the right ingredients, or you can use what you have on hand. It doesn’t have to be perfect to be tasty!

Helpful Tips

While the recipe suggests marinating the chicken for at least 20 minutes, consider letting it sit for a few hours or even overnight in the refrigerator. This allows the flavors to penetrate the chicken, resulting in a more flavorful dish.
If you’re using wooden skewers, don’t forget to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the chicken. This prevents them from burning on the grill or in the pan, ensuring that your skewers hold up while cooking.
The peanut sauce is a key component of this dish, and you can customize its thickness to your liking. If you prefer a thinner sauce, simply whisk in a bit of warm water until you reach the desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or sweet soy sauce for extra flavor.

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Thai Chicken Satay & Cold Sesame Noodles

Thai Chicken Satay & Cold Sesame Noodles combines tender, marinated chicken thighs with a rich and creamy peanut sauce served with a cold sesame noodle side dish topped with fresh crunch.

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings: Servings

Calories: 1118kcal

Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

For the chicken:

1 can coconut milk full fat, divided
1 1/2 pounds (680 g) chicken thighs cut into chunks
1 tablespoon (6 g) curry powder
2 teaspoons (10 g) Thai red curry paste
1 teaspoon (4 g) sugar
1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
2 tablespoons (30 ml) cooking oil

For the peanut sauce:

Remaining coconut milk
1/4 cup (65 g) creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon (15 ml) sweet soy sauce
1 tablespoon (12 g) brown sugar packed
1 tablespoon (15 g) Thai red curry paste
1 pinch salt
For garnish: 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts lime wedges, cilantro, sliced red chilis

For the sesame noodles:

2 tablespoons (32 g) smooth peanut butter
2 tablespoons (30 g) Chinese sesame paste or tahini
3 tablespoons (44 ml) less sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons (22 ml) Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon (12 g) sugar
1 tablespoon (15 ml) toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon (7 g) ginger grated
2 cloves garlic minced
2-4 tablespoons (30 ml) water to thin the sauce, as needed
6 ounces (170 g) lo mein dried or fresh sub udon or spaghetti
1 cucumber peeled and julienned
1 carrots julienned
2 green onions chopped
Handful fresh cilantro chopped
Chopped peanuts for garnish

Instructions

For the teriyaki chicken:

In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, curry powder, 2 teaspoons red curry paste, sugar, salt, and 1/4 cup of the coconut milk. Marinate for 20 minutes or longer.
Thread the chicken onto the skewers. If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water in advance.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil. When hot, cook the skewers, in batches, if needed, for 3 minutes per side.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the rest of the coconut milk, peanut butter, apple cider vinegar, sweet soy sauce, brown sugar, red curry paste and salt. Whisk until smooth then simmer for 5 minutes.Thin with water, if necessary for the right consistency.
When chicken is done, stack it on a serving platter and garnish with your choice of peanuts, lime wedges, cilantro, and red chilis.
Pour sauce into a bowl. Sprinkle with peanuts.
Serve with the sauce on the side.

For the sesame noodles:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Stir and add water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. It should be creamy, but pourable.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook to al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled noodles and sauce. Toss until everything is well coated.
Transfer the noodles to serving plates or bowls. Garnish with cucumber, carrot, green onions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts.

Video

Notes

While the recipe suggests marinating the chicken for at least 20 minutes, consider letting it sit for a few hours or even overnight in the refrigerator. This allows the flavors to penetrate the chicken, resulting in a more flavorful dish.
If you’re using wooden skewers, don’t forget to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the chicken. This prevents them from burning on the grill or in the pan, ensuring that your skewers hold up while cooking.
The peanut sauce is a key component of this dish, and you can customize its thickness to your liking. If you prefer a thinner sauce, simply whisk in a bit of warm water until you reach the desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or sweet soy sauce for extra flavor.

Nutrition

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Laura Lynch

Laura is a home cook, with 25 years experience behind the stove, who spends an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen cooking. She loves making new recipes and finding wonderful new things to eat, both at home or abroad. She spends a lot of time researching, crafting, and perfecting her recipes.

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Chicken Satay with Creamy Peanut Sauce & Cold Sesame Noodles

Helpful Tips

Thai Chicken Satay & Cold Sesame Noodles

Ingredients

For the chicken:

For the peanut sauce:

For the sesame noodles:

Instructions

For the teriyaki chicken:

For the sesame noodles:

Video

Notes

Nutrition

Before You Go

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