Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 whole skinless boneless chicken breast (about 3/4 pound)
  • 3/4 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts, ground fine in a food processor
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • ten 8-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh coriander sprigs

Method

  • In a small bowl stir together coconut milk, soy sauce, curry powder, and ground coriander until combined well.
  • Transfer 1/2 cup coconut mixture to a medium bowl and stir in cornstarch, reserving remaining coconut mixture, covered and chilled.
  • Cut chicken lengthwise into ten 1/2-inch-thick strips and add to cornstarch mixture, stirring to coat.
  • Marinate chicken, covered and chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 24.
  • Prepare grill.
  • In a small saucepan stir together reserved coconut mixture, peanuts, lime juice, and red pepper flakes and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Transfer dipping sauce to a small bowl and cool.
  • Thread 1 piece chicken onto each skewer and grill on a oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Sprinkle dipping sauce with fresh coriander and serve at room temperature with chicken sates.