Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce: Marinate thin strips of chicken in a blend of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and honey. Thread them onto skewers and grill or pan-fry. Serve with a side of peanut sauce for dipping

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is a popular and delicious Southeast Asian dish. It consists of marinated and skewered chicken pieces, grilled to perfection and served with a savory peanut sauce. Here's a recipe for you to try:

Ingredients:

For the chicken satay:

• 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Bamboo skewers (soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning)

For the peanut sauce:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon red curry paste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 cup water (adjust to reach desired consistency)
• Crushed peanuts and chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, curry powder, turmeric, and ground cumin to make the marinade.

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3. Add the chicken strips to the marinade, making sure they are well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or ideally overnight) to allow the flavors to develop.

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5. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the peanut sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, red curry paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Stir well until the sauce is smooth and heated through. Add water to achieve your desired consistency. Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve.

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7. Once the chicken has finished marinating, thread the chicken strips onto the soaked bamboo skewers.

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9. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the grill with oil to prevent sticking.

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11. Grill the chicken satay skewers for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.

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13. Remove the cooked chicken satay from the grill and arrange them on a serving platter.

14. Garnish with chopped cilantro and crushed peanuts if desired.

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16. Serve the chicken satay with the prepared peanut sauce on the side for dipping.

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is a great appetizer or main course, and it pairs well with a side of steamed rice and a fresh cucumber salad. Enjoy!