Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

• •1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into strips
• •1/4 cup soy sauce
• •2 tbsp brown sugar
• •1 tbsp vegetable oil
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tsp ground ginger
• •1/2 tsp ground cumin
• •1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• •1/2 cup coconut milk
• •1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• •1 tbsp lime juice
• •1 tbsp honey
• •1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
• •8-10 bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, cumin, and cayenne pepper to create the marinade.

2. 2

   Add chicken strips to the marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   While the chicken marinates, prepare the peanut sauce by whisking together coconut milk, peanut butter, lime juice, and honey in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. 4

   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Thread chicken strips onto soaked bamboo skewers.

6. 6

   Grill the skewers for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through and has grill marks.

7. 7

   Serve the skewers hot, drizzled with peanut sauce, and garnish with chopped cilantro.