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Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Chicken satay is the perfect addition to any appetizer spread. It’s great for parties and casual dining. Serve with a green salad to make a full meal of it.

Prep Time

20M

Cook Time

5M

Serves

4

Ingredients

Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce:
  • 1 cantaloupe, cubed
  • 1 lb (0.5 kg) boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) soy sauce, prepared
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) sherry, dry
  • 1 lemon, grated rind and juice
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
Peanut Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) peanut butter, chunky
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) milk
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) sherry
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) curry powder
  • 5 drops hot pepper sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

Instructions

  1. Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
    1. 1 In a medium-sized shallow bowl, combine soy sauce, sherry, lemon rind and juice, and whisk in oil.
    2. 2 Cut chicken into strips (4 inches x ½ inch / 10 cm x 1 cm).
    3. 3 Add chicken to soy mixture and marinate covered in refrigerator for 4 hours.
    4. 4 Thread chicken onto wooden skewers (8 inch / 20 cm)*, 2 strips per skewer. Cook on barbecue 4 minutes, turning once.
    5. 5 Add 1 piece cantaloupe to each skewer and cook 1 minute longer or until a thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 165°F (74°C).
    6. 6 Serve 4 skewers per person with peanut sauce for dipping.
  2. Peanut Sauce
    1. 1 In a small saucepan, combine peanut, milk, soy sauce, lemon juice, sherry, brown sugar, curry powder, hot pepper sauce and garlic. Heat until warm.
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