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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Grilled chicken satay skewers served with creamy peanut sauce, garnished with cilantro and crushed peanuts
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  2 hrs 15 min
  • Cook Time:  10 min

Ingredients

Chicken

  • ⅓ cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders
  • 18 metal or bamboo skewers
  • ¼ cup crushed peanuts, for serving

Peanut Sauce

  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, (add more if you want it spicy)
  • ¾ cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter, (we like natural style)
  • ½ tablespoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider or white vinegar

Method

  1. Make the chicken. In a small bowl combine coconut milk, garlic, turmeric, cilantro, brown sugar, fish sauce, and salt.
  2. Pat the chicken dry. Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken tenders until very thin. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet, then pour the marinade over top. Cover and marinate, refrigerated for 2 hours or up to overnight. 
  3. Meanwhile, make the peanut sauce. To a small saucepan, add the coconut milk, curry paste, peanut butter, salt, sugar, vinegar, and ½ cup water; whisk to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer over low heat and cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from heat and let sit for 10 minutes before serving. If the sauce gets too thick while cooling, reheat it over low and add a splash or two of water. 
  4. Preheat the grill on medium. Tightly thread the chicken onto the skewers, dividing evenly. Place the skewers on the grill and cook, undisturbed, 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter. 
  5. Garnish the chicken with cilantro and peanuts. Serve with the peanut sauce on the side.