Chicken Sates with Spicy Szechuan Peanut Sauce
- 1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 whole skinless boneless chicken breast (about 3/4 pound)
- 10 (8-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- Spicy Szechuan Peanut Sauce, recipe follows
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Asian sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian chili paste* or 1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce*, or to taste
- 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup water
- *available at Asian markets, some specialty foods shops, and supermarkets
- In a small bowl stir together coconut milk, soy sauce, curry powder, and ground coriander until combined well.
- Stir in cornstarch, mixing thoroughly.
- Cut chicken lengthwise into 10 (1/2-inch-thick) strips and add to cornstarch mixture, stirring to coat.
- Marinate chicken, covered and chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours, refrigerated.
- Prepare grill.
- Thread 1 piece chicken onto each skewer and grill on a oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Serve with Spicy Sichuan Peanut Sauce.
- In a blender or food processor blend all ingredients with salt, to taste, until smooth.
- If not using immediately, transfer sauce to a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Peanut sauce keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.
- Yield: 2 1/2 cups
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/chicken-sates-with-spicy-szechuan-peanut-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)