Chicken Satay

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Source: Hungry For Goodies•February 25, 2025

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Chicken Satay is a very popular appetiser in Asia. Chicken pieces are marinated in spices, skewered and served with a sauce- peanut sauce being a favourite. This recipe is a healthier variation compared to the traditional, substituting the sugar out.

Recipe Ingredients

Servings:

Satay Chicken
600 g chicken thigh, boneless, cut into cubes
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 green chilli, chopped
4-5 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp coconut oil
1-2 tsp honey
wooden skewers (makes about 10)
Satay Sauce
2 tbsp coconut oil
half small onion, chopped
1 green chilli, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
150 g peanut butter
1 tsp honey
200 ml coconut milk
soy sauce as needed

Instructions

Satay Chicken

1
Combine chopped green chilli, crushed garlic, dark soy sauce, coconut oil, and honey in a bowl.
2
Stir the marinade ingredients together with a spoon.
3
Add the chicken thigh cubes and mix til coat evenly.
4
Cover the bowl with clear film and marinate for at least 2-4 hours, or overnight (18-20 hours) for best results.
5
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, making about 10 skewers.
6
Place a grill rack over a foil-lined baking tray and arrange the skewers on it.
7
Bake in a preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Satay Sauce

1
Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Add chopped onion, chilli, and garlic, then reduce the heat.
3
Stir in peanut butter and honey, mixing quickly to avoid burning.
4
Transfer the mixture to a blender.
5
Add coconut milk and blend until smooth, loosening with more coconut milk if too thick.
6
Pour the sauce into a dish and set aside.
7
Serve the warm chicken skewers with the peanut sauce.

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