Ingredients

  • 3 Shallots, Sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Sliced
  • 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Lemongrass, Bulb End, Sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Coriander Seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Grated Ginger
  • 1 Tablespoon Fennel Seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Tamarind Juice
  • 1 Thai Red Chili, Seeds Removed
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 pounds Skinless Chicken Breasts, Sliced In Strips

Method

  • Grind together all ingredients except the chicken.
  • The ground mixture does not have to be perfectly smooth.
  • This is the marinade.
  • In a large Ziploc bag, put in the marinade and chicken strips.
  • Seal the bag.
  • Using your hands, squish the marinade into the chicken (through the bag), coating all pieces.
  • Let chill in fridge for at least 6 hours.
  • Thread chicken onto skewers and grill on medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • This makes approximately 35 satay skewers.
  • This goes nice with Javanese or Thai style peanut dipping sauce.
  • Complete this as a meal with steamed rice and a salad.
  • This would also make nice holiday party appetizersjust make them with smaller skewers.
  • My husband is from Singapore.
  • We miss the food of Singapore and are always aspiring to recreate it at home.
  • This recipe is the result of our recollections, taste-testing, my husbands knowledge, and reading over many recipes shared by others.