Satay Chicken Skewers with Spicy Coconut Peanut Dipping Sauce
Here is a delicious and healthy Satay Chicken Skewers recipe with a lighter version of Spicy Coconut Peanut Sauce.
Ingredients
16 bamboo or metal skewers*, 8 to 12-inches1 lb. skinless, chicken breast tenders
Marinade
3/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/3 cup white or cider vinegar plus 1/4 cup water
1 tbsp. brown sugar
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced or pressed
¼ cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
Spicy Peanut Coconut Dipping Sauce
½ cup canned unsweetened Thai coconut milk
¼ cup best quality smooth or chunky peanut butter
2 to 3 tbsp. dark brown sugar
1 to 2 cloves minced or pressed garlic
1 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
½ to 1 tbsp. yellow curry paste
¼ to ½ tsp. Chinese chili sauce (optional)
¼ to ½ tsp. real coconut extract (optional)
Directions
I. Rinse tenders or thighs and pat dry. Slice thighs lengthwise into strips, about ½-inch wide.2. Mix marinade ingredients together in a shallow oblong nonmetallic container. Pour 1/4 cup of the marinade into a separate container and cover. Use to baste skewers while cooking. Thread one to two chicken tenders on each skewer, leaving at least ½‑inch of skewer uncovered at each end.
3. Add chicken skewers to container, covering both sides with marinade. Cover container and marinate 1 hour or longer in the refrigerator, turning skewers at least once.
4. While chicken is marinating, place all sauce ingredients in food processor or blender and blend until well combined. If desired blend in an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons coconut milk for a thinner consistency. Adjust seasonings, if necessary. Cover sauce and refrigerate or set aside until ready to serve.
5. Bake: Preheat oven to 3 75 F. Place skewers on a baking sheet and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, basting each side with reserved marinade, turning skewers once.
Broil: Place oven rack closest to broiler and preheat to 400 F. When oven is preheated, turn oven to broil and place baking sheet under broiler. Broil meat 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning and basting with reserved marinade.
Grill: Light coals about 1 hour ahead, so that they develop a white ash. Or turn gas grill on and set at medium or 375 to 400 degrees F. Place skewers over heat and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, rotating several times and basting with reserved marinade. Serve skewers hot with sauce on the side.
Cook’s Note: If using bamboo skewers and broiling or grilling, soak skewers in water for 1 hour or more to prevent from burning on grill.
Nutrition
Nutrition Information: 1 skewer chicken tender meat with 1 tbsp. sauce, 100 calories; 4g fat; 7g protein; 10g carbohydrate; 0g Fiber; 0 cholesterol; 375mg sodium.
Sauce Nutrition Information: 1 tbsp. serving 47 calories; 3g fat; 4g carbohydrate; 0g fiber; 1g protein; 0 cholesterol; 102mg sodium
Sauce Original Nutrition Information: 1 tbsp. serving 80 calories; 8g fat; 5g carbohydrate; 0g fiber; 1g protein; 0 cholesterol; 240mg sodium