Thai Pork Satay
Thai Pork Satay pairs juicy marinated pork with a nutty peanut butter base, brightened by soy, lemon, and a touch of heat from cayenne. Skewered with crunchy water chestnuts, sweet peppers, and onion, it grills to a smoky, caramelized finish. Ideal for a backyard cookout or weeknight dinner when you want bold, balanced flavors.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thai Pork Satay, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, green onions, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, coriander, and cayenne pepper; add the pork and stir to coat.
- 2
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the grill to high heat.
- 4
Thread the marinated pork, water chestnuts, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and sweet onion alternately onto skewers.
- 5
Pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan, bring it to a boil, and cook for several minutes.
- 6
Lightly oil the grate.
- 7
Cook the skewers for 10 minutes, or to your preferred doneness.
- 8
Turn the skewers while grilling to cook evenly, and brush them with the boiled marinade during the last few minutes.
- Calories 411.08 kcal High 21%
- Protein 28.67 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 46.8 g 17%
- Total Fat 14.3 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 2.84 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.69 mg High 21%
- Sodium 1120.42 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 9.47 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 14.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 49.96 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.84 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 822.27 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 209.94 mcg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin C 58.4 mg Good Source 65%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Peanuts 🥜
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Thai Pork Satay is a Thai dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Crunchy Peanut Butter, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 411.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai Pork Satay?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Thai Pork Satay made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Crunchy Peanut Butter, Green Bell Pepper, Green Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Thai Pork Satay?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Thai Pork Satay?
- About 55 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 411.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai Pork Satay easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Thai Pork Satay healthy?
- Thai Pork Satay has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 411.08 calories and 28.67 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1120.42 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.84 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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