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Chicken Satay – Spring Roll Bowls

Let's learn how to make Chicken Satay - a very popular Southeast Asian skewered and BBQed meat usually served with a sweet and tangy peanut dipping sauce! Its bright yellow color comes from the beautiful flavor of curry powder and turmeric to complement the sweet and savory marinade. Although chicken satay is typically enjoyed as a snack or appetizer, it's absolutely delicious with rice as a spring roll bowl.
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless & skinless, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh garlic finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger paste
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar sugar or honey
  • red pepper flakes to taste, to make it spicy
  • chopped cilantro, lime juice, chopped peanuts (finishing touches)

Instructions 

  1. To a large bowl, add the chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, curry powder, turmeric, coriander, chili powder, coconut milk, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and brown sugar. Mix all together to coat the chicken evenly in the marinade.
  2. After marinating, thread the chicken pieces onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, make sure they have soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning. I like to add about 5 to 6 pieces onto each skewer.
  3. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once it's hot, add a drizzle of oil to the pan. Add the chicken in, making sure not to crowd them. Cook in two batches if needed. Once golden brown on one side, about 5 to 6 minutes, flip over. Allow the other side to get golden brown, about 6 minutes. Then drop the heat to low and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to the center.
  4. Take the chicken off the heat and finish with cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and peanuts.
  5. Enjoy as an appetizer with peanut sauce or in a rice bowl with tons of veggies!

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