1½lbsbone less skinless chicken breast/thighs or tenderscubed or cut into strips like tenders
1tbspcurry powder(turmeric, ground cumin and coriander)
2tbspthai red curry pasteuse less for milder flavor
1tspcoconut or regular sugar
¼cupcoconut milk
kosher salt as needed
Peanut Satay Sauce (For allergy use almond butter or other nut or seed butters)
¾cupquality peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
2-3tbspred curry paste, use less for mild flavorsee ingredients
1tbspsoy sauce or tamari
2-3tbspwhite vinegar
2tbspcoconut sugar or regular sugar
½cuplight coconut milk
¼cupwater
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.