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Chicken Satay

Meera
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating time upto 12 hours
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai
Servings 8

Equipment

  • skillet, grill or bbq
  • wooden skewers pre soaked to prevent burning

Ingredients
  

  • lbs bone less skinless chicken breast/thighs or tenders cubed or cut into strips like tenders
  • 1 tbsp curry powder(turmeric, ground cumin and coriander)
  • 2 tbsp thai red curry paste use less for milder flavor
  • 1 tsp coconut or regular sugar
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • kosher salt as needed

Peanut Satay Sauce (For allergy use almond butter or other nut or seed butters)

  • ¾ cup quality peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
  • 2-3 tbsp red curry paste, use less for mild flavor see ingredients
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 2-3 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar or regular sugar
  • ½ cup light coconut milk
  • ¼ cup water

Garnish

  • chopped cilantro
  • chopped and roasted peanuts
  • lime slices
  • sliced cucumber

Instructions
 

  • Soak skewers for 2 hours in water.
  • In a mixing bowl combine cubed chicken with 1/4 cup of coconut milk, curry powder, curry paste, sugar, salt and then set aside for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Thread the marinated pieces of chicken onto skewers- about 4 to 5 pieces each wooden stick. Don't overcrowd, leave a little room between each pieces for the heat to get all over the pieces.
  • Heat 1-2 tbsp oil in a skillet or grilling pan or large non stick pan over medium high heat. Cook skewers in batches for 3-5 minutes on each side until slightly charred, evenly cooked and golden.

Peanut Sauce

  • Place water, coconut milk, soy sauce, vinegar, peanut butter, curry paste in a saucepan over medium low heat.Stir to combine, allow to simmer, stirring every now and then, for no more than 5 minutes.
  • The consistency should be a thick yet pourable. Leftover should be transferred to a cover glass jar and stored in the fridge and use within a week.
  • Pour the sauce into a small serving bowl. Garnish the sauce with some chopped peanuts.
  • Stack the satay skewers onto a platter, garnish with with remaining peanuts, cilantro. Serve with lime, cucumber and sauce on the side for dipping. 
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