Chicken Satay

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You can put together a good batch of chicken satay with this straightforward recipe. The bite-sized pieces of chicken are marinated in a mix of shallots, garlic, lemongrass, ginger and spices like turmeric, fennel and cumin to give it plenty of flavor. All you have to do is fire up your grill pan or charcoal grill (a nonstick will do as well) and cook them until they are juicy with a light char. Serve it up warm with some peanut sauce for the side. With its bold, aromatic taste and that nice Southeast Asian vibe, it makes for an unpretentious appetizer or a light meal.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 9

Marinating Time 1

Total Time 1 29

Servings: 3

Course: Appetizers, Main Dishes

Cuisine: Asian, Malaysian

Calories: 978

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

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10.5 oz chicken cut into small bite-sized pieces
2 medium shallots peeled
7 cloves garlic peeled
2 lemongrass stalks white part only, sliced
1 oz fresh ginger peeled and sliced
1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 1/2 tsp fennel powder or ground fennel
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
salt to taste
sugar to taste
1 to 2 tbsp oil optional, for a juicier marinade
peanut sauce for serving

Equipment

1 blender or food processor
1 mixing bowl
1 measuring spoon set
1 mixing spoon
8 to 10 bamboo or metal skewers
1 grill pan or charcoal grill or nonstick pan
1 pair of tongs
1 serving plate

Method

Add the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, and ginger to a blender or food processor. Blend into a smooth paste. Add a little water if needed to help it blend.
Place the chicken pieces in a bowl. Add the blended paste, turmeric powder, fennel powder, ground cumin, salt, sugar, and oil if using.
Mix well until the chicken is fully coated with the marinade.
Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour. For deeper flavor, marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
Heat a grill pan, charcoal grill, or nonstick pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken satay for about 9 minutes, turning often, until cooked through and lightly charred on the edges.
Serve warm with peanut sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 522gCalories: 978kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 104gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gMonounsaturated Fat: 47gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 207mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For better flavor, do not skip the marinating time. Lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and spices need time to soak into the chicken.
If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 25 minutes before grilling so they do not burn too quickly.

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