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chicken satay

This delicious chicken satay features grilled chicken skewers marinated in coconut milk, spices, and curry paste, served with a creamy peanut dipping sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 tablespoons curry powder
  • 0.75 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Thai red chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Marinate the chicken by whisking together coconut milk, salt, curry powder, turmeric, ground ginger, Thai red curry paste, and sugar in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
  • Prepare the peanut dipping sauce by blending together peanut butter, water, Thai red chili paste, soy sauce, honey, and ground ginger until smooth. Set aside.
  • Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto soaked wooden skewers, pressing the pieces together.
  • Grill the skewers for about 5 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
  • Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve the chicken skewers hot with the peanut dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

These flavorful chicken satay skewers are perfect for any occasion and pair beautifully with a variety of sides like rice or fresh salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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