Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce

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Total Time

55 minutes

Prep Time

45 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Rating

(17)

Ingredients

8 servings

8 bamboo skewers
1 pound chicken, (thighs or breast) sliced thin and long 1/4 inch thick x 3-4 inches long. See notes for tofu.
1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon yellow curry powder or sub 1 teaspoon each- turmeric, cumin, and coriander plus 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar, palm sugar, agave, maple or honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons soy sauce, (or try Thai mushroom soy sauce)
2 tablespoons peanut, avocado or olive oil
1/4 cup water
Garnishes: lime wedges, crushed roasted peanuts, cilantro
1/3 cup peanut butter, smooth or chunky
1-2 tablespoons red curry paste (to taste)
1/3 cup full fat coconut milk
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, palm sugar, or honey
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar (or lime juice)
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/4 cup water

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Preparation

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Step 1

Chicken Satay

Step 2

Soak 8 wooden skewers for 30-60 mins.

Step 3

Make the marinade: mix all the marinating ingredients together in a shallow pan. Whisk together until all the ingredients are well blended.

Step 4

Add the chicken or tofu to the marinade, and make sure both sides are covered with the sauce. Cover the meat, marinating in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight, stirring occasionally. The longer it marinates, the more flavor.

Step 5

Preheat grill to med-high. Thread all the chicken on the skewers. Don’t throw away the leftover sauce- we will use it to baste the skewers on the grill.

Step 6

Grill the chicken satay on medium-high heat at 3-4 minutes per side. Generously brush the leftover sauce on each side each time you flip the chicken over. Keep a close watch to avoid burning or overcooking the chicken as the pieces are smaller and can burn quicker, especially in the last few minutes.

Step 7

Serve on a platter with the Satay Sauce, lime wedges, and sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts and cilantro.

Step 8

Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan. Whisk until combined over medium heat letting it thicken. Taste, and adjust sweetness, salt and acid to taste. Once the sauce thickens, place it in a small bowl to serve with your chicken satay. Best served warm or at room temp.