Malaysian Chicken Satay
A classic Southeast Asian dish featuring marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served with a side of spicy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
- ●500g chicken breast
- ●250ml coconut milk
- ●100g peanut butter
- ●50ml soy sauce
- ●20g palm sugar
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●2 stalks galangal
- ●2 stalks lemongrass
- ●2 tsp satay spice mix
- ●50ml vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, palm sugar, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, and satay spice mix. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Place the chicken breast in a large bowl and pour the marinade over it. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 4
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 5
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- 6
Brush the grill with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- 7
Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 8
Serve the chicken satay hot with a side of spicy peanut sauce.
- 9
To make the peanut sauce, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, palm sugar, and water in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- 10
Add chili flakes to taste and blend until well combined.
- 11
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.