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Chicken Satay Recipe

Gorgeously charred juicy authentic Malaysian chicken satay
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Malaysian
Keyword: chicken, grilled, satay
Servings: 4
Calories: 302kcal

Equipment

  • skewers

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 stalk lemongrass finely minced, white parts only
  • 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

  • Make the marinade: combine all ingredients and marinate for minimum 1 hour. If you can, marinate overnight.
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  • Soak wooden skewers in water so they don’t burn when you’re grilling. After the chicken is finished marinating, skewer on to wooden skewers.
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  • Grill over medium heat, turning as needed, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred. Enjoy hot!
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Notes

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1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup roasted cashews
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
lime juice, to taste
Combine all ingredients until blended but not completely smooth. Taste and add lime juice to your preference.

Peanut Sauce Recipe
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup roasted skinless peanuts
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
lime juice to taste
Combine all ingredients until blended but not completely smooth. Taste and add lime juice to your preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.1g | Protein: 33.5g | Fat: 15.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3.2g