Savory Asian Chicken Satay with Creamy Peanut Sauce

🍗 Chicken Satay Recipe 🍗

Overview:

Chicken Satay is a classic Asian dish that’s bursting with flavors, combining tender chicken with a rich, savory peanut sauce. It’s a delightful appetizer or main course that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe yields succulent chicken skewers paired with a creamy, aromatic peanut sauce, offering a delightful balance of sweet, salty, and spicy notes.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken
3 shallots
Zest of 3 lemons
3 cloves garlic
2-inch piece of gingerroot
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp turmeric
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp tamari
2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/3 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup fresh coriander

Instructions:

Soak Wooden Skewers: Begin by soaking wooden skewers in water to prevent them from burning during grilling.
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Prepare Chicken: Thinly slice the boneless chicken and place it in a large freezer bag.
Prepare Marinade: In a food processor, combine the lemon zest, shallots, garlic, gingerroot, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, brown sugar, salt, soy sauce, and peanut oil. Process until a smooth paste forms.
Marinate Chicken: Pour the marinade over the chicken slices in the freezer bag. Toss well to coat the chicken thoroughly with the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld. For optimal results, marinate overnight.
Prepare Peanut Sauce: To make the peanut sauce, sauté the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small heavy saucepan for about 8 minutes until fragrant and golden brown. Add the remaining ingredients – lime juice, soy sauce, peanut butter, and coconut milk. Stir well to combine, and cook until the sauce is heated through and has a smooth consistency.
Preheat Grill: Preheat the grill to high heat, ensuring it’s hot and ready for cooking the skewers.
Skewer Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken slices onto the soaked wooden skewers, distributing them evenly.
Grill Chicken: Place the chicken skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice charred exterior.
Serve: Transfer the grilled chicken satay skewers to a serving platter. Serve hot with the prepared peanut sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves for a burst of color and flavor.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 513.8 per serving
Fat Content: 38.3g
Saturated Fat Content: 10.3g
Cholesterol Content: 85.1mg
Sodium Content: 1589.3mg
Carbohydrate Content: 15.2g
Fiber Content: 3.3g
Sugar Content: 5.9g
Protein Content: 30.6g

Serving Size:

This recipe yields approximately 6 servings.

Tips:

For added flavor, you can grill some sliced vegetables alongside the chicken skewers.
If using wooden skewers, remember to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the chicken to prevent them from burning.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes in the peanut sauce according to your desired level of spiciness.
Serve the chicken satay with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.