Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Introduction
This dish is originally from Indonesia, and is now popular in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. It consists of chicken that is marinated in a spice paste, then grilled on skewers and served with a peanut sauce.
Ingredients
For the marinade:
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 Tbsp oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp grated ginger
1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
For the peanut sauce:
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp chili paste
1/4 tsp ground ginger
Method
1. Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and whisk together.
2. Add the chicken strips and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours in the fridge.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Thread the chicken onto skewers (if using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes beforehand) and grill for 8-10 minutes, until cooked through.
5. While the chicken is grilling, make the peanut sauce by whisking all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
6. Serve the chicken skewers with the peanut sauce on the side.
Potential changes & improvements
-Try using chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for a more flavorful dish.
-For a spicier satay, increase the amount of chili paste in the marinade or add some to the peanut sauce.
-If you don’t have all of the spices on hand for the marinade, you can use a store-bought curry paste instead.
What other food it works well with
-Rice
-Noodles
-Vegetables
Common Mistakes
-Not marinating the chicken long enough. For best results, marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
-Not soaking bamboo skewers in water before using. This will prevent them from burning on the grill.
-Not preheating the grill or grill pan before cooking the chicken. This will result in chicken that is overcooked on the outside and undercooked on the inside.
Nutritional Information
Allergens
-Peanuts
-Soy
-Coconut