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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

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

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...

  • Combine all 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.
  • 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…

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