🍢 Pradeep’s Chicken Satay

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🍢 Pradeep’s Chicken Satay

Tender, aromatic chicken strips on lemongrass skewers, marinated in Southeast Asian spices and grilled to smoky perfection. Served best with a creamy peanut sauce and fresh lime wedges!

📝 Ingredients

🧄 Marinade

  • 10 chicken thighs, cut into 1–2″ strips
  • 2–3 lemongrass stalks (white part only), thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds, toasted
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds, toasted
  • 1 tbsp fennel seeds, toasted
  • 2 dried red chilies, soaked & deseeded
  • 2 shallots, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp salt

🎋 Skewers & Grilling

  • 30 bamboo skewers, soaked overnight (to prevent burning

👩‍🍳 Directions

1️⃣ Make the Marinade

Toasting spices unlocks essential oils—dry-toast coriander, cumin, and fennel seeds in a skillet until fragrant, then grind with the aromatics, turmeric, chilies, lemongrass, honey, and salt into a smooth paste

2️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

Toss chicken strips in the paste until evenly coated. Marinate for at least 4 hours—or overnight for deeper flavor and more tender meat .

3️⃣ Prep Skewers

Thread 2–3 strips of marinated chicken onto each soaked skewer, folding or weaving them for even grilling.

4️⃣ Grill to Perfection

Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill skewers about 5–6 minutes per side, until edges are charred and chicken reaches 165 °F. Baste with leftover marinade during grilling for glossy flavor.

5️⃣ Serve It Right

Plate your satay with a side of creamy peanut dipping sauce, fresh lime wedges, and optional cucumber relish for brightness.

“Serve with my Peanut Satay for a truly Malaysian satay experience!”


👨‍🍳 Chef’s Notes

✨ Toasted Spices Matter — Toasting seeds before grinding intensifies aromatics and delivers satay’s signature flavor depth 

✨ Marinate Time — A long marinade (4 hrs or overnight) helps the chicken absorb flavors and tenderize from the lemongrass and turmeric .

✨ Char = Flavor — Let the chicken develop slight char without overcooking—it deepens the taste while keeping the interior juicy 


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