Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
Are you ready to elevate your culinary skills and impress your guests at the next gathering? Look no further than this exceptional Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce recipe. Join me as we dive into the secrets behind creating perfectly grilled and succulent chicken skewers, accompanied by a bold and addictive peanut sauce that will have everyone asking for the recipe.
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 nonstick grill pan
- 1 platter
- 1 food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- ½ cup reduced fat,low sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup light coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
- 1½ teaspoons fish sauce (or you could just use 2 additional teaspoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 15-20 minutes
- peanut sauce (recipe follows)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or cilantro, minced
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
To Make the Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup reduced fat low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 1½ tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon red curry paste
- 1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
Instructions
- Whisk the chicken stock, coconut milk, soy sauce, shallot, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime zest, and ginger together in a bowl. Place the chicken strips in the bowl, cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade (you can throw the marinade away), and “thread” the chicken strips onto the skewers.
- Spray a nonstick grill pan with cooking spray and place it over medium-high heat. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side (or until the chicken if fully cooked).
- Place the skewers on a platter and garnish with the basil or cilantro and the chopped peanuts. Serve alongside the dipping sauce.
To Make the Dipping Sauce:
- Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
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Notes
Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness in the Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce by adding more or less chili paste. Be sure to taste as you go and find the perfect balance of heat for your palate.