Malaysian Style Chicken Satay Recipe with satay sauce

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a healthier fat profile.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Put the lemongrass paste, garlic, shallots, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chili powder, fennel powder, salt, and honey in a food processor and blend to a fine paste.

Tip the paste into a bowl and add the diced chicken to mix.

Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge overnight.

Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers.

Grill the skewers on a barbecue or place them under a grill at 200C, turning halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking.

Serve immediately with satay sauce, cubes of compressed rice, and slices of cucumber and red onion.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

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