Authentic Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

• Bamboo skewers (15-20)
• Coconut milk (1 cup)
• Smooth peanut butter (1/2 cup)
• Curry powder (1 tablespoon)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Brown sugar (2 tablespoons)
• Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
• Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
• Chicken breasts (2, boneless and skinless)

Instructions

1. Start by cutting the chicken breasts into thin, even strips. Place them in a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, and curry powder. This marinade will infuse the chicken with a burst of flavor.
3. Pour the marinade over the chicken strips, ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Let this sit for at least 1 hour, or overnight if time allows, to let the flavors penetrate the chicken.
4. While the chicken is marinating, soak the bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
5. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat.
6. Thread the marinated chicken onto the pre-soaked skewers, then grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has beautiful grill marks.
7. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the peanut sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter and coconut milk. Stir this mixture over low heat until it becomes smooth and well-blended.
8. Serve your authentic chicken satay skewers with the warm, creamy peanut sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy this delicious immersion into Southeast Asian cuisine!