Malaysian Chicken Sates Food

CHICKEN SATAY (THE BEST RECIPE!)

Steps:

• Cut the chicken meat into small cubes. Set aside.
• Blend all the he Marinade ingredients in a food processor. Add a little water if needed.
• For the chicken satay dipping sauce, please click here: satay peanut sauce recipe.
• Combine the chicken and the Marinade together, stir to mix well. Marinate the chicken for 6 hours in the fridge, or best overnight. When ready, thread 3-4 pieces of the chicken meat onto the bamboo skewers.
• Grill the chicken satay skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until the meat is fully cooked and the surface is nicely charred, on both sides. Baste and brush with some oil while grilling. Serve hot with peanut sauce the fresh cucumber pieces and onions.

MALAYSIAN CHICKEN SATES

Steps:

• 1. Rinse the chicken under cold running water, then drain and blot dry with paper towels. Cut the meat lengthwise (with the grain) into strips the size of your little finger. Place the strips in a large bowl and set aside while you prepare the marinade.2. Combine the shallots, the lemongrass pieces, the ginger, peanuts, 3 tablespoons of the oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and the ground spices in a blender and process to a smooth paste. Taste for seasoning, adding salt or lemon juice to taste the mixture should be highly seasoned. Add the mixture to the chicken in the bowl, stirring to coat completely. Cover and let marinate, in the refrigerator, for 1 hour, stirring once or twice.3. Preheat the grill to high.4. Weave the chicken strips lengthwise onto the skewers.5. When ready to cook, oil the grill grate. Arrange the satés on the hot grate and grill, turning with tongs, until lightly browned and cooked through, 1 to 3 minutes per side (2 to 6 minutes in all). Using the whole lemongrass stalk as a brush, baste the satés with the remaining oil once or twice as they cook.6. Transfer the satés to serving plates or a platter and serve with the peanut sauce.Serves 8 as an appetizer, 4 as an entrée

SLOW-COOKER MALAYSIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the first 9 ingredients; stir in tomatoes. Place sweet potatoes in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; top with chicken. Pour tomato mixture over top. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender and a thermometer reads 170°, 5-6 hours. , Remove chicken and sweet potatoes; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a saucepan. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve sauce with chicken and potatoes.