Thai Chicken Satay

6 Chicken breast halves
- boned, skinned -- and cut
- into 1/2" wide strips

marinade
1 Tablespoon Light brown sugar
1 Tablespoon Curry powder
2 Tablespoons Crunchy peanut butter
1/2 Cup Soy sauce
1/2 Cup Freshly squeezed lime juice
2 Garlic cloves -- minced
Crushed dried chile peppers

2/3 c Crunchy peanut butter 1 1/2 c Coconut milk, unsweetened 1/4 c Freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tb Soy sauce 2 tb Molasses (or brown sugar) 1 ts Fresh ginger root, grated 4 Garlic cloves, minced 1/4 c Chicken broth 1/4 c Heavy cream Cayenne pepper Grated lime zest Fresh cilantro sprigs.

To make the marinade, combine the first 7 ingredients in a shallow dish. Thread the chicken strips onto bamboo skewers in a serpentine fashion to make this chicken satay recipe.

Place the skewers into the soy sauce mixture and let marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours, although overnight is preferable.

Make the peanut sauce by combining the next 7 ingredients (peanut butter through garlic) in a saucepan. Season to taste with cayenne pepper. Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce is as thick as heavy cream (about 15 minutes). Transfer to a food processor or blender and pur?e briefly. Add chicken broth and cream and blend until smooth. This mixture can be made several hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Prepare moderate-hot charcoal coals or preheat a broiler.

Cook the skewered chicken, turning several times and basting with the marinade, until crispy on the outside but still moist on the inside, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle grilled chicken with lime zest and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with the peanut sauce for dipping.

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Chicken Satay (Gai Satay)

1 1/2 lb. boneless chicken breast
1 tsp. whole coriander seeds
1 tsp. whole cumin seeds
1 tsp. ground turmeric
3-4 shallots, peeled and sliced thin crosswise
1 stalk fresh lemon grass, sliced thin crosswise
1/4 inch piece of fresh galangal
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1/2 tsp. sea salt
2 tsp. sugar
20 bamboo skewers
2 Tbsp. cooking oil, canola or peanut

Slice chicken into long thin slices, approximately 1/4" thick and 2" in length. Pat dry with paper towels.
Dry roast coriander seeds for a minute or two in a wok over medium heat to roast lightly, stirring often.
Grind the coriander seeds in a mortar and pestle or electric coffee grinder (reserved for spices).
Combine all the spices with the shallot, lemon grass, galangal and garlic together in a bowl.
Add chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well to cover meat. Allow to marinate for at least an hour or up to overnight.
Before cooking, soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 10 minutes, so that they will not burn.
Skewer 2 to 3 pieces of chicken onto each stick. Grill over a hot fire until cooked through. Baste with cooking oil after turning.

Serve with MaeSri Peanut Sauce, Sticky Rice and a simple Thai Cucumber Salad. Instead of chicken you may also use pork, beef, tempeh or tofu in this recipe.

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Chicken Satay (Saté) Recipe

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pinch chili powder
bamboo skewers, soaked for 1/2 hour in cold water so they don't burn or metal skewers

Cut the chicken into 1/2" chunks.
In a skillet, roast the peanuts over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Add garlic and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes.
Add curry and coriander and heat for 1 more minute.
Combine with all remaining ingredients; mix well.
Let chicken marinate in mixture overnight.
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Thread chicken evenly onto the skewers.
Cover a baking sheet with foil and rest the skewered chicken on top.
Pour the marinade over the chicken.
Bake in oven for 10 minutes.

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NetCooks - Chicken Satay Recipe
http://www.netcooks.com/recipes/Poultry/Chicken.Satay.html
Thai recipe for chicken satay, and online ethnic grocery store so you can purchase imported Thailand ingredients.

Chicken satay
http://www.culinarybook.com/maindishes-recipes/chicken-recipes/chickensatay-recipe.html
These delicious Thai-style chicken satay are made of chicken marinated in a peanutty sauce, and then grilled.

Chicken Satay - All Recipes - Appetizer
http://appetizer.allrecipes.com/AZ/ChcknSty.asp

Thai Chicken Satay Recipe
http://www.thai-info.net/thaifood/chicken_satay.htm
Chicken Satay, Thai recipe with peanut sauce. Buy the ingredients here at Temple of Thai.