Crunchy French Onion Chicken

This Thai chicken satay with peanut sauce is a delicious appetizer or meal. The meat is briefly soaked in a coconut curry marinade for maximum flavor, then grilled until tender and juicy.

ingredient

Chicken Satay

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, two pieces
⅓ cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Peanut Sauce

¼ cup peanut butter
¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon minced ginger
½ teaspoon sriracha
¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped

Directions

Soak the Skewers – If using wooden skewers, soak them in cool water for at least 15 minutes before grilling.
Prepare the Chicken – Slice each chicken breast with the grain to yield long strips, about ¾ to 1-inch thick. Each breast should produce about 4 pieces, 8 total.
Make the Marinade – In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, honey, lime juice, olive oil, curry powder, fish sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the Meat – Add the chicken to the marinade and turn to evenly coat. Cover and refrigerate. Marinate for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Skewer the Chicken – Thread one piece of chicken on each skewer. Cover and refrigerate until ready to grill.
Grill the Skewers – Heat the grill or grill pan over medium heat. Add some olive oil to a folded piece of paper towel, and carefully grease the grates. Once hot, add the marinated chicken skewers.Cook until no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches between 160 to165°F (71 to 74ºC), about 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. Transfer to a clean serving plate.
Make the Peanut Sauce – In a blender, add peanut butter, coconut milk, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sriracha. Puree until smooth, about 30 to 60 seconds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.Alternatively, whisk in a medium bowl until combined.
To Serve – Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of the sauce right before serving.