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SATAY (THAI CHICKEN SKEWERS) YUMMYY

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Classic Thai Chicken Satay (with Real Peanut Sauce)

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There's satay, and then there's Thai chicken satay! If you've never had the real stuff, then you'll fall in love with the succulent taste of this satay recipe, which has been passed down through my husband's family (from Thailand) for many generations. Strips of chicken (or beef) are marinated in a special Thai paste, then skewered and grilled on the BBQ or broiled in the oven. It is then served with homemadepeanut sauce for the ultimate taste sensation. Even your kids will love it. Chicken Satay also makes a great party food!

Prep Time: 50 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

Yield: SERVES 2-4 as a Main Entree

Ingredients:

  • 8-12 skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips (For a vegetarian version, see my: Thai Vegetarian Satay)
  • 1 package wooden skewers
  • SATAY MARINADE:
  • 1/4 cup minced lemongrass , fresh or frozen
  • 2 shallots OR 1 small onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1-2 fresh red chilies, sliced, OR 1/2 tsp. to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, to taste
  • 1 thumb-size piece galangal OR ginger, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp. minced fresh turmeric OR 1/2 tsp. dried turmeric
  • 2 Tbsp. ground coriander
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 3 Tbsp. dark soy sauce (available at Asian food stores)
  • 4 Tbsp. fish sauce
  • 5-6 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • Dipping Sauce: see Easy Satay Peanut Sauce

Preparation:

For an easy step-by-step version of this recipe, see my: How to Make Thai Chicken Satay.

 

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water while you prepare the meat (to prevent burning). The kitchen sink works well for this.
  2. Cut chicken into thin strips and place in a bowl.
  3. Place all marinade ingredients in a food processor or chopper. Process well.
  4. Taste-test the marinade - you will taste sweet, spicy, and salty. The strongest tastes should be SWEET and SALTY in order for the finished satay to taste its best. Add more sugar or more fish sauce (in place of salt) to adjust the taste. You can also add more chili if you want it spicier.
  5. Pour the marinade over the meat and stir well to combine. Allow at least 1 hour for marinating, or longer (up to 24 hours).
  6. When ready to cook, thread meat onto the skewers. Tip: Fill up to 3/4 of the skewer, leaving the lower half empty so that the person grilling has a "handle" to easily turn the satay during cooking.
  7. Grill the satay on your BBQ, OR on an indoor grill, basting the first time you time it with a little of the leftover marinade from the bottom of the bowl. OR you can broil in the ovenon a broiling pan or baking sheet with the oven set to "broil" Place satay close beneath the heating element and turn the meat every 5 minutes until cooked (be sure to soak your wooden satay sticks in water before skewering). Depending on how thin your meat is, the satay should cook in 10 to 20 minutes.
  8. Serve with Thai jasmine rice and my Easy Satay Peanut Sauce for dipping. ENJOY!


Posted by mamiof3bambinos on Aug. 4, 2012 at 5:31 AM
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ML Ingrid
by ML Ingrid on Aug. 4, 2012 at 5:12 PM
1 mom liked this

I LOVE Chicken Satay and especially the PB sauce. Thanks!

Poodles
by Poodles on Aug. 5, 2012 at 3:50 AM

 Not for me.  Any recipe with that fish sauce I have learned not to eat.  lol

sophiesmom07
by sophiesmom07 on Aug. 6, 2012 at 6:07 PM
1 mom liked this

Ooh Ooh, I have to make this! I love Thai food and first thing I order is chicken satay. 

mamiof3bambinos
by mamiof3bambinos on Aug. 6, 2012 at 7:02 PM
It is good even without the fish sauce :).. most people do not use it


Quoting Poodles:

 Not for me.  Any recipe with that fish sauce I have learned not to eat.  lol


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Poodles
by Poodles on Aug. 6, 2012 at 7:25 PM

 

Quoting mamiof3bambinos:

It is good even without the fish sauce :).. most people do not use it


Quoting Poodles:

 Not for me.  Any recipe with that fish sauce I have learned not to eat.  lol

 I don't like the peanut sauce either.  I like some Chinese food, but I won't eat most Asian foods.  I'm VERY picky.  lol