Was delicious! We made two changes: marinated the meat overnight, used ginger & lemongrass paste because that’s all we could find.
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
(adapted and reworded from William Sonoma Asian)
Serves 4 as an appetizer
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb (750 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
1 1/2 cups coconut milk, divided
4 TBS fish sauce, divided
5 TBS. brown sugar, divided
2 TBS. chopped fresh cilantro, plus 1 TBS. chopped stems
1 TBS. hot curry powder
1 shallot
2 garlic cloves
1 TBS. peeled and chopped ginger
1 TBS. peeled and chopped lemongrass
1 fresh hot red chile, seeded and chopped
1 TBS. canola oil
1 TBS. fresh lime juice
1 cup unsalted peanuts, toasted and minced
12-15 bamboo skewers
Directions:
Start soaking the bamboo skewers in a pan of water. Prepare your charcoal (or gas) grill.
Cut the chicken into strips, about 3 or 4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide.
In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 TBS fish sauce, 3 TBS. brown sugar, curry powder, and cilantro.
Add the chicken strips and toss to coat. Let marinate in the refrigerator while you prepare the peanut sauce (or overnight).
Process shallot, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, chile, and cilantro stems in food processor until combined.
Add 1-2 TBS. water until mixture reaches the consistency of a paste.
Heat the 1 TBS. of oil in a saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add the shallot-garlic mixture. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the remaining 1 cup coconut milk, 2 TBS. fish sauce, 2 TBS. brown sugar, the lime juice, and peanuts.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 7 minutes. Taste and add more sugar, fish sauce, or lime juice if you desire.
Drain the skewers. Working with one skewer at a time, take a strip of chicken out of the marinade, shaking off excess. Weave the chicken strip onto the skewer (if chicken strips are short, weave 2 or 3 onto 1 skewer). Place the skewers on the hot grill, away from the direct flame. Cover the grill and cook chicken until opaque, about 5-6 minutes.
Transfer the skewers to a platter and serve with peanut sauce on the side.
Source: http://oishiifood.wordpress.com/2009/01/19/chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce/
