Grilled Malaysian Chicken Satay
A classic Malaysian street food dish featuring marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served with a spicy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Chicken breastCut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1/2 cup Coconut milkFor marinating
- ●2 tablespoons Peanut oilFor grilling
- ●2 stalks LemongrassMince
- ●1-inch piece GingerMince
- ●2 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●2 Red chili peppersSliced
- ●1/4 cup PeanutsChopped
- ●2 tablespoons Peanut butterFor peanut sauce
- ●2 tablespoons Kecap manisFor peanut sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers. Blend until smooth.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the blended mixture, peanut oil, and kecap manis. Add the chicken and mix until coated.
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 4
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 5
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- 6
Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 7
Meanwhile, prepare the peanut sauce by heating the peanut butter and kecap manis in a small saucepan over low heat.
- 8
Stir in the chopped peanuts and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 9
Serve the grilled chicken with peanut sauce and steamed vegetables, if desired.