Chicken Satay Recipe
Thailand Recipes

Ingredients:

500 g
1 clove
1
2 tbsp
2 tbsp
3 tbsp
1/2 cup
3/4 cup
1 1/2 tbsp
1 tsp
 

skinless chicken breast
garlic
small onion, halved
brown sugar
fish sauce
peanut or vegetable oil
crunchy peanut butter
coconut cream
Thai sweet chili sauce
lemon grass powder
extra vegetable or peanut oil for grilling

Method:

1. Thinly slice the chicken and cut into ribbon-like strips about 2 cm wide. Thread onto oiled bamboo satay skewers. Place in a flat dish.

2. Process garlic, onion and half the brown sugar and fish sauce in food processor to a smooth paste and thin with cold water. Pour over the chicken, cover with plastic film and leave marinate for 4 hours, turning several times.

3. Heat the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan over moderate heat for about 4 minutes to make a creamy sauce.

4. Brush the satays with oil and grill over charcoal or under the grill until golden on the surface and cooked through. Turn several times during cooking and brush with additional oil as necessary.

5. Arrange satays in a platter with the sauce and serve.

Notes: Soak bamboo skewers in cold water before use to prevent them burning while grilling.

Serves 4-6