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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce: A Flavorful, Grilled Delight

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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is a flavorful and juicy dish featuring marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and paired with a creamy, tangy peanut sauce. The combination of aromatic spices and rich peanut sauce makes this a crowd-pleasing meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:

¼ cup coconut milk

2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

2 ½ teaspoons yellow curry powder

1 ½ teaspoons turmeric

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon fish sauce

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 tablespoon canola oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Peanut Sauce:

3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

2 teaspoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (or more, to taste)

1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Instructions

  1. For the Chicken Satay:
  2. Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine coconut milk, soy sauce, curry powder, turmeric, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
  3. Marinate the Chicken: In a gallon-size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine the chicken and the marinade. Seal the bag or cover the bowl, and marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours or up to overnight, turning the bag occasionally for even marination.
  4. Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers. Brush the chicken with canola oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook the Chicken: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Serve: Remove the chicken from the skewers and serve immediately with the peanut sauce.
  7. For the Peanut Sauce:
  8. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, and ginger until smooth and well combined.
  9. Adjust Consistency: Add 2-3 tablespoons of water to the sauce to reach your desired consistency, whisking until smooth.
  10. Serve: Serve the peanut sauce on the side or drizzle it over the chicken satay skewers for the perfect finishing touch.

Notes

For a leaner option, swap chicken thighs with chicken breasts but adjust the grilling time.

Vegetarian? Swap the chicken for tofu or seitan and follow the same marination and grilling process.

If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the chili garlic sauce or add fresh chopped chili peppers to the marinade.

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