This classic dish from South East Asia makes great party food. Prepare the satay sauce in advance and then simply cook and serve the chicken while it's hot. For a milder version omit the jalapeño pepper from the sauce.
Serves: 8
Preparation: 10 minutes + chilling
Cooking: 10 - 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken
1 kg skinless, boneless chicken breasts
½ cup (125 ml) milk
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon each ground coriander, ground turmeric and ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
Satay sauce
⅓ cup (80 g) peanut butter
⅓ cup (80 ml) milk
2 green onions, chopped
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 - 3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh coriander
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
Method
Flatten chicken breasts to 0.5 cm thickness; cut them lengthwise into strips about 2.5 cm wide. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the milk, garlic, brown sugar, seasonings and coconut extract. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
In a bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients until blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Soak wooden skewers in cold water for about 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade then thread the chicken strips onto the skewers.
Cook skewers on a barbecue grill rack, over medium heat, turning every 4 - 5 minutes until cooked through. Depending on the thickness of the meat, they should cook in about 10 - 20 minutes. Serve with the satay sauce.