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Chicken Skewers

Cultural Context

Chicken skewers, often referred to as chicken satay, are a popular street food in Mauritius, reflecting the island's diverse culinary influences. Traditionally enjoyed at gatherings and celebrations, these skewers are marinated in a rich blend of spices and sauces, then grilled to perfection. Today, variations abound globally, with many regions adapting the marinade and accompaniments to suit local tastes.

MauritianMUmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon crushed red peppers
chicken thighs with skin and bone
1/4 cup peanut butter
1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
juice from half a lime
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
cilantro for garnish

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a healthier fat profile while sunflower seed butter is budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and liquid aminos is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, and agave is often less expensive.

1

Soak the skewers in water to prevent burning.

2

Prepare the marinade by mixing 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1.5 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and juice from 1.5 limes.

3

Crush 3 cloves of garlic using a garlic press and add to the marinade.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of grated ginger and 1 teaspoon of crushed red peppers to the marinade.

5

Debone the chicken thighs by cutting along the bone and removing the cartilage, then cut the thighs into 2-inch pieces.

6

Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and stir to coat, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

7

Prepare the peanut sauce by mixing 1/4 cup of peanut butter, 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, juice from the remaining half lime, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.

8

Skewer the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, placing about 5 pieces on each skewer and ensuring they are spaced out.

9

Heat the skillet and cook the skewers until charred and cooked through, checking for doneness.

10

Garnish the cooked skewers with cilantro before serving.

11

Serve with the peanut sauce for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

skilletgarlic press

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Chicken SatayGrilled Chicken Skewers

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