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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 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon chicken fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon Montreal chicken seasoning
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon avocado oil
mirin
1 large onion
2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green)
turkey sausage or smoked sausage
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
dehydrated minced onion
cooking wine (Shaoxing)
sea salt
sugar
1 cucumber
juice of 1 lime
4 cups water

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

Start with 3 chicken breasts, saving one for later.

2

Make a marinade with 1 tablespoon chicken fajita seasoning, 1 tablespoon Montreal chicken seasoning, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon avocado oil, and mirin.

3

Mix the marinade and pour it over the chicken breasts, letting it marinate for a couple of hours or overnight.

4

Chop 1 large onion, 1 red bell pepper, and 1 green bell pepper into chunks for skewering.

5

Chop the chicken breasts into pieces and soak wooden skewers for about an hour.

6

Assemble the kebabs by alternating chicken, onion, sausage, and bell pepper on the skewers.

7

Prepare a homemade barbecue sauce by combining 1 cup ketchup, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon Maggie seasoning, 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons molasses in a pan.

8

Simmer the barbecue sauce on low heat, adding dehydrated minced onion and cooking wine, adjusting to taste.

9

Grill the assembled kebabs on a tabletop grill using hardwood or lump charcoal until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred, about 10-12 minutes.

10

Coat the kebabs with the barbecue sauce and grill for an additional minute to glaze.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

tabletop grillmixing bowlskewers

Spice Level:

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Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Chicken SatayGrilled Chicken Skewers

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