Chicken skewers with satay sauce, a culinary journey to asia!

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Main Dish
2 servings
Very Easy
2 h 1 m

Ready to travel without leaving your kitchen? These chicken skewers with satay sauce are just what you need! Tender chicken, marinated in a blend of spices that makes your mouth water just thinking about it, then grilled to perfection :) And the sauce? A little flavor bomb, with peanut butter, soft coconut milk, a touch of red curry to spice things up and a hint of lime for balance. It's creamy, gourmet and super addictive! Serve with a little rice, a few crunchy peanuts and a little coriander for freshness.


Ingredients

2

Marinade:

Satay sauce:

Accompaniments and toppings (optional):


Materials

  • salad bowl
  • cling film
  • garlic masher
  • teaspoon
  • grater
  • knife
  • chopping board
  • skewer picks (here 6)
  • frying pan
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • spatula

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Preparation

Preparation15 min
Waiting time1 h 30 m
Cook time16 min
  • Chicken skewers with satay sauce, a culinary journey to Asia! - Preparation step 1The marinade:
    Peel the ginger with a teaspoon, then grate.
    *Here we've used half the peeled piece.
  • Chicken skewers with satay sauce, a culinary journey to Asia! - Preparation step 2Place the oil, salt, pepper, curry powder, turmeric, coriander, grated ginger and crushed garlic in a bowl and toss to combine.
  • Chicken skewers with satay sauce, a culinary journey to Asia! - Preparation step 3Cut the chicken into small cubes and add to the bowl. Mix well, then filter the bowl before chilling for at least 1h30.
  • Chicken skewers with satay sauce, a culinary journey to Asia! - Preparation step 4Satay sauce:
    Mix oil, peanut butter, red curry paste, coconut milk, lime juice, honey, soy sauce and crushed garlic in a saucepan.
  • Chicken skewers with satay sauce, a culinary journey to Asia! - Preparation step 5Place the pan over the heat and bring to the boil. Stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking. Remove from heat when sauce has thickened.
  • Chicken skewers with satay sauce, a culinary journey to Asia! - Preparation step 6Rice:
    Cook the rice with 1.5 times its volume in water for 10 minutes, covered.
  • Chicken skewers with satay sauce, a culinary journey to Asia! - Preparation step 7Skewers:
    Form skewers with the marinated chicken pieces by stabbing them into skewer picks.
  • Chicken skewers with satay sauce, a culinary journey to Asia! - Preparation step 8Place the skewers in a large, hot frying pan over medium heat and cook for 4 min per side.
    *Adjust the cooking time if necessary, turning them over when the sides are golden brown.
  • Chicken skewers with satay sauce, a culinary journey to Asia! - Preparation step 9Serve skewers with rice and sauce on the side. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and coriander.

Observations

How to store satay sauce?
You can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for around 5 days. It contains no animal ingredients, so it will keep for a long time.

How do I keep chicken skewers?
You can keep them for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, wrapped in cling film or in an airtight container.

What can I replace the chicken with?
You can replace it with vegetables or tofu for a vegetarian version, or beef or fish - anything's possible!

What can I use instead of rice?
You can replace it with rice noodles, for example, or quinoa!

Can I freeze this dish?
Yes, you can freeze the cooked skewers, the sauce once ready, and even the rice! However, we recommend using fresh toppings, and adding the coriander and chopped peanuts just before serving!



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