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Chicken Satay Skewers SERVES 4
If you ever wondered how to make this pu pu platter fave, you’re in luck! It starts with a peanutty marinade that benefits from the zing of fresh hot chilies and ginger (you can sub in 1 teaspoon chili flakes and 2 teaspoons powdered ginger in a pinch). Though they’re great after two hours of marinating, an overnight soak gets you incredibly flavorful, tender chicken. Bonus: the reserved marinade gets boiled down with creamy coconut milk, creating a thick sauce that just might make double-dipping okay again.
MARINADE
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup coconut milk
4 spring onions, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2-inch piece of ginger, peeled
2 fresh Serrano chilies, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Juice of 1 lime
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
SAUCE
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
1/2 cup coconut milk
Bamboo or wooden skewers
1. In a food processor, blend all the marinade ingredients into a smooth paste; this should make about 2 cups. Reserve half of the marinade and pour the other half over the chicken thighs. Mix and chill for 2 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
3. Skewer the marinated chicken onto bamboo skewers, then arrange the skewers so their ends rest on the edges of the baking tray, allowing the chicken to be suspended. Bake the chicken skewers for 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly dark brown on the edges and cooked throughout.
4. With no oil in the pan, toast the chopped peanuts on low to medium heat, stirring constantly until the peanuts turn golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add in the reserved marinade and the coconut milk. Stir and cook until thick and very aromatic, 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Serve the chicken skewers with the sauce on the side.
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