Perfectly spiced grilled chicken skewers soaked in a coconut milk and peanut butter marinade, then grilled and served with a delicious peanut butter dipping sauce.
Servings : 8servings
Prep Time 40 minutesmins
Cook Time 10 minutesmins
Refrigeration Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 50 minutesmins
Ingredients
1/2cupCreamy Natural Peanut Butter
1/2cuplight Coconut Milk,stirred
3tablespoonsfish sauce
2limes,juiced and zested
4clovesgarlic,minced
1-inchpiecefresh ginger,peeled and minced
1teaspoonground cumin
1/2teaspooncurry powder
1teaspoon, OR to taste,crushed red pepper
2poundsboneless skinless chicken tenders
wooden skewers, soaked in water
sliced green onions,for garnish (optional)
crushed peanuts,for garnish (optional)
Cucumber Salad,for serving (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, minced ginger, cumin, curry, and crushed red pepper; whisk to combine.
Remove half of the marinade and reserve.
Add the chicken tenders to the large bowl (or in a ziploc bag together with the marinade) and toss to coat.
Set in the fridge for 30 minutes, or up to 3 ours to marinate.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Thread the chicken tenders onto the skewers.
Brush grill grates with oil and place chicken skewers on the grill.
Cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until chicken is charred and cooked through.
Remove from grill and garnish with sliced green onions and peanuts.
Serve with the reserved satay sauce and a cucumber salad.
Notes
If preparing the chicken satay skewers in the oven, preheat oven to 450F, place the skewers on a large baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, flip the skewers, and continue to bake for another 5 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.