chicken satay with homemade peanut sauce

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1. ### Perfecting Your Chicken Satay: A Step-by-Step Guide
3. Chicken satay is a delicious and versatile dish that combines marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection with a creamy peanut sauce. Here’s how you can make your own delicious chicken satay, complete with a homemade peanut sauce.
5. #### Ingredients:
7. **For the Chicken Skewers:**
8. - 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
9. - Salt and pepper, to taste
10. - 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
11. - 1 tsp ground coriander
12. - 1 tsp turmeric powder
13. - 1 tsp paprika
14. - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
15. - Zest of 1 lime
17. **For the Peanut Sauce:**
18. - 1 cup peanut butter, smooth or chunky
19. - 2 tbsp soy sauce
20. - 1 tbsp honey
21. - 1 tbsp fish sauce (or substitute with more soy sauce for a vegetarian option)
22. - 3 garlic cloves, minced
23. - 1 tbsp grated ginger
24. - Juice of 1 lime
25. - 1/4 cup water
26. - Salt and pepper to taste
28. ### Step-by-Step Guide:
30. #### **Preparing the Chicken Skewers:**
31. 1. **Preheat your skewer holder** or a grill pan.
32. 2. **Prepare the marinade:** In a small bowl, mix together oil, ground coriander, turmeric powder, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and lime zest.
33. 3. **Marinate the chicken:** Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large ziplock bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal it tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
34. 4. **Thread the chicken onto skewers,** ensuring that each skewer has a piece of chicken.
36. #### **Making the Peanut Sauce:**
37. 1. **Blend ingredients:** In a food processor, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, fish sauce (or extra soy sauce), minced garlic, grated ginger, and lime juice until smooth.
38. 2. **Adjust with water:** Gradually add water while blending until you reach your desired consistency. The mixture should be pourable but still creamy.
39. 3. **Season:** Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or pepper.
41. #### **Grilling the Chicken Satay:**
42. 1. **Skewer the chicken** on the grill over medium-high heat. Cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.
43. 2. **Serve hot:** Skewers can be served with the peanut sauce drizzled over them or on the side.
45. ### Tips and Variations:
47. - For a smokier flavor, pre-soak your bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading the chicken.
48. - Feel free to substitute chicken thighs with boneless, skinless chicken breast if you prefer less fat.
49. - Experiment with different spices like cumin or garam masala in the marinade for unique flavors.
51. By following these steps and using this recipe, you can create a delicious homemade version of chicken satay that is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy crafting your perfect skewers and sauce!
53. ### Keywords:
54. - Chicken Satay
55. - Homemade Peanut Sauce
56. - Marinated Chicken Skewers
57. - Grilled Chicken
58. - Asian Cuisine
59. - Spicy Chicken
60. - Vegetarian Option
62. Feel free to share this recipe with your loved ones or try it during a summer barbecue!

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