Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients:

20 pc Chicks on Sticks

For the Marinade:

1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tsp turmeric powder
½ cup shallot, chopped
2 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
1 cup coconut milk
¼ cup cooking oil

For the Peanut Sauce:

1/3 cup cooking oil
3 tbsp achuete seeds
3 tbsp red onion, minced
1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 1/2 cup coconut milk
1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Procedure:

1. In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Place chicken skewers in a GLAD plastic re-sealable bag, then pour in all the marinade. Seal the bag and gently massage so the marinade will completely blend with the chicken. Marinate at least 1 hour.
2. While marinating the chicken, prepare the peanut sauce. Heat oil in a pan and add the achuete seeds until oil turns color orange.
3. Remove seeds and discard. Using the same oil, sauté the onions until slightly translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter, coconut milk and soy sauce. Add turmeric and cayenne pepper. Mix well until a smooth consistency is achieved. Allow to simmer for another 5 minutes and remove from heat; set aside.
4. Remove chicken skewers from the bag and cook in a grill pan over medium heat. Use peanut sauce to baste chicken skewers from time to time while grilling.

Serves 6-8