Malaysian Chicken Satay
A classic Malaysian street food dish made with marinated chicken skewers, grilled to perfection and served with spicy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1/2 cup coconut milkfull-fat
- ●2 tablespoons lime juicefreshly squeezed
- ●2 tablespoons fish sauceoptional
- ●2 tablespoons brown sugaror to taste
- ●2 tablespoons vegetable oilfor brushing
- ●1/2 cup peanutsunsalted and unsweetened
- ●2 red chili peppersseeded and chopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons corianderground
Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, peanuts, red chili peppers, garlic, and coriander. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Add chicken pieces to the blender and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 4
Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, if using.
- 5
Brush grill with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- 6
Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 7
Transfer chicken to a serving platter and serve with peanut sauce (recipe below).
- 8
To make peanut sauce, combine blended mixture from step 1 with 1/4 cup water and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 9
Serve peanut sauce on the side or brush onto grilled chicken during the last minute of cooking.
- 10
Serve chicken satay immediately, garnished with chopped peanuts and lime wedges if desired.