Chicken Satays On Lemongrass Spears With Peanut Sau

Name: Chicken Satays On Lemongrass Spears With Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PEANUT SAUCE; 1 cup smooth peanut butter; 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons palm sugar or 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced; 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce (such as sambal oelek or sriracha) or 2 teaspoons chili paste (such as sambal oelek or sriracha); 1 teaspoon turmeric; salt and pepper; CHICKEN; 1 1/2 cups sliced shallots (about 10); 1/2 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, peeled; 3 kaffir lime leaves (double leaf, thinly sliced); 2 serrano chilies, stemmed; 1 inch gingerroot, chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 teaspoon salt; 16 stalks lemongrass; vegetable oil cooking spray

Servings: persons

PEANUT SAUCE
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons palm sugar or 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
2 teaspoons hot chili sauce (such as sambal oelek or sriracha) or 2 teaspoons chili paste (such as sambal oelek or sriracha)
1 teaspoon turmeric
salt and pepper
CHICKEN
1 1/2 cups sliced shallots (about 10)
1/2 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled
3 kaffir lime leaves (double leaf, thinly sliced)
2 serrano chilies, stemmed
1 inch gingerroot, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs boneless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 teaspoon salt
16 stalks lemongrass
vegetable oil cooking spray

1
FOR PEANUT SAUCE: Stir all ingredients in small saucepan over medium heat until thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; chill. Microwave on low setting until lukewarm and stir well before serving.).
2
FOR CHICKEN: Grind first 7 ingredients in processor to coarse paste. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add paste to skillet; do not clean processor. Saute paste until just brown, about 5 minutes; transfer to large bowl and cool. Add chicken and salt to processor; grind coarsely. Mix chicken into paste in bowl.
3
Press 1/4 cup chicken mixture around thick portion of 1 lemongrass stalk in 4-inch-long sausage shape, leaving 1 inch of stalk exposed. Repeat with remaining chicken mixture and stalks. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Place on plastic-lined baking sheet, cover, and chill.).
4
Spray grill with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill satays until chicken is cooked through, turning often, about 8 minutes. Serve with warm peanut sauce.

1318

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: PEANUT SAUCE, 1 cup smooth peanut butter, 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth, 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Chicken Satays On Lemongrass Spears With Peanut Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Satays On Lemongrass Spears With Peanut Sauce

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