Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Chicken Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 2-3 tbsp coconut milk, plus more as needed
• 1 tbsp curry powder (or equal parts turmeric, cumin, and coriander to equal 1 tbsp)
• 1 tsp ginger root, grated
• 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp fresh lemon grass
• 1/4 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Wooden skewers

Method:

Prepare prior to the tailgating event. Cut the chicken breasts into small square chunks of even size and set aside. Prepare the marinade by adding coconut milk and curry powder or spice blend to a bowl and mixing well. Then add the ginger and garlic. Prepare the lemongrass by cutting the root end off of the stalk and then grating, starting at the cut end. Add the lemongrass to the bowl. Finally add the lemon zest, salt and pepper to taste, and olive oil. Mix well. Add the chicken to the marinade then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (Note: don't marinate chicken overnight or it will begin to fall apart). Soak the wooden skewers in water for a few minutes. Add about 3 pieces of marinated chicken to each skewer. Put all skewers in a container and reserve in refrigerator until you are ready to take to the event.

At the game or event, grill the skewers (preferably over charcoal) for about 2 minutes per side. Brush each skewer with additional coconut milk and season with salt to taste. Serve warm with peanut sauce.
Peanut Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 can of coconut milk
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 2-3 tbsp sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp chile paste
• 1-2 hot peppers, whole
• 1/2 lemon, juiced

Method:

At the tailgating event: Over a small burner, pour coconut milk into a saucepan over medium heat. Add peanut butter and stir to combine. Add sugar, salt and chile paste then mix well. Add hot peppers and bring mixture to a boil stirring frequently. Continually taste for seasoning and adjust as desired. Reduce the sauce and then add lemon juice, mixing well to combine. Serve in small dishes alongside chicken satay.