Chicken Sates with Spicy Szechuan Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Sates with Spicy Szechuan Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander seeds; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 whole skinless boneless chicken breast (about 3/4 pound); 10 (8-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes; Spicy Szechuan Peanut Sauce, recipe follows; 1 cup peanut butter; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup Asian sesame oil; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned); 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot; 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian chili paste* or 1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce*, or to taste; 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3/4 cup water; *available at Asian markets, some specialty foods shops, and supermarkets

Servings: persons

1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 whole skinless boneless chicken breast (about 3/4 pound)
10 (8-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Spicy Szechuan Peanut Sauce, recipe follows
1 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Asian sesame oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot
1 1/2 teaspoons Asian chili paste* or 1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce*, or to taste
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup water
*available at Asian markets, some specialty foods shops, and supermarkets

1
In a small bowl stir together coconut milk, soy sauce, curry powder, and ground coriander until combined well.
2
Stir in cornstarch, mixing thoroughly.
3
Cut chicken lengthwise into 10 (1/2-inch-thick) strips and add to cornstarch mixture, stirring to coat.
4
Marinate chicken, covered and chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours, refrigerated.
5
Prepare grill.
6
Thread 1 piece chicken onto each skewer and grill on a oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side.
7
Serve with Spicy Sichuan Peanut Sauce.
8
In a blender or food processor blend all ingredients with salt, to taste, until smooth.
9
If not using immediately, transfer sauce to a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
10
Peanut sauce keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander seeds, and more.

Yes, Chicken Sates with Spicy Szechuan 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.

Chicken Sates with Spicy Szechuan Peanut Sauce

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