Crocodile Or Chicken Skewers With Cashew Nut Satay

Name: Crocodile Or Chicken Skewers With Cashew Nut Satay
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 crocodile filets or 2 large chicken breasts, cut into thin strips; salt, to taste; fresh ground pepper, to taste; MARINADE; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce; SATAY SAUCE; 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter; 4 ounces unsalted cashews, crushed (110 g); 1 limes, juice of or 1 lemon, juice of; 0.5 (12 ounce) can coconut milk; fresh green chile, chopped (to taste); splash soy sauce, to season; palm sugar (optional) or light muscovado sugar, to taste (optional); EQUIPMENT; 8 -12 bamboo skewers or 8 -12 cocktail sticks, for assembling

Servings: persons

1 crocodile filets or 2 large chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
MARINADE
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce
SATAY SAUCE
2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
4 ounces unsalted cashews, crushed (110 g)
1 limes, juice of or 1 lemon, juice of
0.5 (12 ounce) can coconut milk
fresh green chile, chopped (to taste)
splash soy sauce, to season
palm sugar (optional) or light muscovado sugar, to taste (optional)
EQUIPMENT
8 -12 bamboo skewers or 8 -12 cocktail sticks, for assembling

1
Soak the bamboo skewers or cocktail sticks in cold water for 10 minutes to prevent them from burning.
2
Season the crocodile or chicken generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cut into strips about 1cm x 2cm (0.5in x 1in).
3
Mix together the marinade ingredients and marinate the crocodile or chicken strips for half an hour or longer if possible.
4
To make the satay sauce, combine all the satay sauce ingredients together in a small pan, adding just enough soy sauce to season. Add a little palm sugar or light brown muscovado sugar to sweeten, if necessary.
5
Simmer very gently for five minutes.
6
Preheat a barbecue, grill or griddle pan until very hot.
7
Thread two or three strips of marinated crocodile or chicken meat onto each skewer and place on the barbecue or griddle pan or under the grill.
8
Cook for a few minutes on each side until cooked through and golden, being careful not to overcook.
9
Serve the skewers with the hot satay sauce for dipping.

221

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* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 crocodile filets or 2 large chicken breasts, cut into thin strips, salt, to taste, fresh ground pepper, to taste, MARINADE, and more.

Yes, Crocodile Or Chicken Skewers With Cashew Nut Satay falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!