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Satay (Soy-Free Peanut Sauce) recipe by Safe Plated

Satay (Soy-Free Peanut Sauce)

Grilled meat skewers served with a rich and flavorful peanut sauce made without soy sauce, a classic Singaporean treat.

40m4 servings
Contains peanutSOY-free
450 cal|35g protein|20g carbs|25g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken Thighs
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass
  • 2.54 cm Ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Milk
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter (natural, soy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Paste (soy-free)
  • 20 pieces Skewers

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the about 680 g Chicken Thighs into 2.54 cm bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2Prepare the marinade ingredients: trim the tough outer layers from the 2 stalks Lemongrass, peel and roughly chop the 2.54 cm Ginger, and peel the 3 cloves Garlic. Place the prepared lemongrass, ginger, garlic, 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Powder, and 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder into a food processor. Add the 1/4 cup Coconut Milk and blend until the mixture is a smooth paste.
  3. 3Place the 2.54 cm chicken pieces into a bowl. Pour the marinade from the food processor over the chicken and mix well to ensure all pieces are coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. 4While the chicken marinates, prepare the peanut sauce. In a medium saucepan over low heat (around 93.33°C / 93°C), combine the 1/2 cup Peanut Butter, 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos, 1 tablespoon Lime Juice, 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar, and 1 teaspoon Chili Paste. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. 5Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the 20 pieces Skewers, leaving a small space between each piece. Aim for about 4-6 pieces of chicken per skewer.
  6. 6Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 176.7-204.4°C / 175-200°C). Grill the chicken skewers for 8-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a slight char. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 74°C.
  7. 7Serve the grilled chicken satay immediately with the prepared peanut sauce on the side for dipping.

Substitutions

Soy Sauce → Coconut Aminos

Replaces soy sauce in the peanut sauce to ensure it is soy-free.

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