Thai Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut-Free Sauce
Tender chicken skewers marinated in coconut milk and spices, served with a creamy peanut-free satay sauce. A delicious and safe Thai snack.
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Ingredients
- about 680 g Chicken Thighs
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Coriander
- 12 count Wooden Skewers
- 1/4 cup Sunflower Seed Butter
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1/2 tsp Sriracha
- 2-3 tbsp Water
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Place the 12 count wooden skewers in a shallow dish and cover with water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
- 2Cut the about 680 g chicken thighs into about 2.5 cm pieces. In a medium bowl, combine the coconut milk, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp ginger (grated), 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp cumin, and 1/4 tsp coriander. Add the cut chicken pieces to the bowl and toss everything together to make sure the chicken is fully coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- 3While the chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup sunflower seed butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp sriracha. Add 2-3 tbsp water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the sauce is smooth and reaches your desired drizzling consistency.
- 4Preheat your grill or a grill pan to medium heat, around 190°C.
- 5Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers, leaving a small space between each piece. You should have enough chicken to fill all 12 skewers.
- 6Place the skewers on the preheated grill or grill pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side. The chicken is cooked through when it is no longer pink inside and reaches an internal temperature of 74°C. The outside should be lightly charred.
- 7Remove the chicken satay skewers from the grill and let them rest for 2-3 minutes. Serve the skewers immediately with the prepared peanut-free satay sauce for dipping.
Substitutions
Peanut Butter → Sunflower Seed Butter
Provides similar richness and binding properties while being shellfish-free.
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