500gramsBoneless chicken thighscut into 1-inch pieces
2piecesLemongrass stalksonly bottom 8 inches (discard outer layer) and stalk cut into 2-inch lengths
2budsShallotschopped
2large budsGarlic cloves
⅓cupLight brown sugar
1tbspCoriander powder
¾tbspCumin powder
½tspTurmeric powder
1tbspAsian fish sauce
1tspSalt
2tbspCanola oilplus more for grilling
Peanut Sauce
1cupRoasted peanuts- 1 cup
½cupShallots- ½ cup
2budsGarlicchopped
1pieceLemongrass stalkonly bottom 8 inches (discard outer layer) and cut stalk into 2-inch lengths
2budsGreen Chillichopped
1tbspGingerchopped
¼cupUnsweetened coconut milk
1tbspBrown sugar
1tbspFresh lime juice
2tbspAsian fish sauce
½tbspSoy sauce
½tbspCrushed red pepper
¼cupCanola oil
¼cupWater
Instructions
Marinating and Threading the Chicken
In a food processor, add lemongrass, shallots, garlic, brown sugar, coriander, cumin, turmeric, fish sauce, salt and the 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Combine and make a paste.
Transfer the marinade into a large bowl. Add the chicken thigh pieces and gently toss in the marinade to coat each piece. Take a couple of skewers, thread the chicken pieces into the skewers. Refrigerate and marinate for around 30 minutes.
Peanut Sauce
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the canola oil. Saute the chopped shallots, garlic, lemongrass, green chili and ginger over medium heat, until the aroma comes out and the mixture is browned. This may take about 10 minutes.
Scrape the mixture into a blender. Add all of the remaining ingredients along with ¼ cup of water and process to a smooth paste. This prepares our accompaniment with the Chicken Satay.
Scrape the peanut paste back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until very thick and the fat separates, about 20 minutes. The peanut sauce will turn a deeper shade of brown. Switch off the flame and keep aside.
Grilling Time!
Grill the marinated chicken skewers over medium high heat, turning at intervals, until slightly charred, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
Serve with the Peanut sauce and Enjoy!
Tip: Peanut sauce can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Add some water and warm again before serving to loosen the sauce.
Notes
Please Note:tsp = teaspoontbsp=tablespoon
Keyword Chicken, Non-Vegetarian, Nonveg, Peanut, Skewers, South East Asian, Thai, Thailand