Glorious Malaysian Chicken Satay
A classic Southeast Asian dish featuring marinated chicken, grilled to perfection and served with a side of spicy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastcut into skewer-sized pieces
- ●1/2 cup coconut milkfull-fat
- ●2 tablespoons palm sugaror brown sugar
- ●1 tablespoon coriander powderground
- ●1 tablespoon cumin powderground
- ●2 kaffir lime leavesfresh
- ●2 stalks lemongrassfresh
- ●1/2 cup peanutspeanut butter can be used as substitute
- ●2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ●1 tablespoon grated gingerfresh
Instructions
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1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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2. In a blender or food processor, combine coconut milk, palm sugar, coriander powder, cumin powder, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and grated ginger. Blend until smooth.
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3. In a large bowl, whisk together the blended mixture, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
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4. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
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5. Grill the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
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6. Meanwhile, toast the peanuts in a dry pan over medium heat, until fragrant.
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7. In a blender or food processor, combine the toasted peanuts, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and chili flakes. Blend until smooth.
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8. Serve the grilled chicken with the peanut sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.