Without a doubt my favorite foods are finger foods, which explains why my “served with with fingers or forks” appetizer category has so many posts.  Let’s add skewers to the list of favorite food delivery vehicles.  Random thought….it has been at least 20 years since I’ve ordered a Pu Pu Platter from a Chinese restaurant, not even sure if they’re still popular and on the menu.  Some day soon I may have to try and recreate this fantastic appetizer (along with a flaming Scorpion Bowl).  For now we will focus on Chicken Satay.

Combine all marinade ingredients then coat chicken strips.  Refrigerate for 2 hours or up to overnight.

Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.  Weave chicken onto skewers and grill over medium heat, cooking each side for 2-3 minutes until done.  Remember the trusty digital meat fork…this will make your grillin’ life so much easier.

Sprinkle with scallions & cilantro leaves and serve with peanut sauce (still love House of Tsang Bangkok Padang Peanut Sauce in a pinch).

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

 

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Fantastic appetizer, that can be made ahead and thrown on the grill just before guests arrive.

Author: Libby with Lemony Thyme

Recipe type: Appetizer

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips (about 6 per)
• 12-15 bamboo skewers soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

For marinade….

• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tsp. ginger grated
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. rice vinegar
• 1 Tbl. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. sriracha
• 2 Tbl. peanut butter

For a simple peanut sauce…

• ½ cup peanut butter
• ¼ cup coconut milk
• 1 tsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. red curry paste
• 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp. honey

Instructions

For marinade...

1. Combine all ingredients then coat chicken strips.
2. Refrigerate for 2 hours or up to overnight.
3. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
4. Weave chicken onto skewers and grill over medium heat, cooking each side for 2-3 minutes until done.
5. Sprinkle with scallions & cilantro leaves and serve with peanut sauce (still love House of Tsang Bangkok Padang Peanut Sauce in a pinch).

For a simple peanut sauce…

1. Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes stirring constantly.
2. Let cool slightly before serving.

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