I came up with this recipe after a visit to a local Thai place with Mr. Cleaver about a year ago. I don’t know if I’ve ever made it the same way twice, this is one version. As with most recipes I make. this oowes a heavy thanks to the joy of cooking and searches on Epicurious.com.
Chicken Satay: (serves 3-4)
2 Chicken Breasts
1 plain yogurt
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. curry powder (or to taste – this version is very mild)
1 tsp. lime juice
½ tsp. soy sauce
bamboo skewers
Soak the skewers in water for about ten minutes, so they’ll burn less. Turn on the broiler.
Slice the chicken into thin strips. In a shallow pan, mix together yogurt, garlic, curry powder, lime juice and soy sauce. Add chicken and stir until chicken is coated in sauce. Thread chicken unto the soaked skewers and place on a foil covered baking pan or cookie sheet. Place under the broiler and cook for about 25 minutes, turning halfway through, or until cooked completely.
While the chicken is cooking make the salad and sauce.
Sweet Cucumber Salad: (serves 2)
1 cucumber
½ cup shredded red cabbage
1/4 cup lime juice
1 Tbl sugar
Remove the skin of the cucumber and dice, avoiding the seedy center. Place in a medium bowl, add the cabbage, lime juice and sugar. Mix together and allow to sit. The juice will turn pink. Note: this does not keep, so serve immediately.
Peanut Dipping Sauce: (serves 3-4)
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup (coconut) milk
2 Tbl brown sugar
1 Tbl soy sauce
1 tsp lime juice
Mix ingredients together in a small pot and warm over low heat. Whisk until smooth and serve warm.
November 20, 2007 at 1:19 PM
I made your sweet cucumber salad – it was pretty good. Except I diced the cabbage instead of shredding it. Are you usually able to buy pre-shredded cabbage in a bag? Because that’s what I was looking for, but didn’t find it at the two grocery stores that I tried, so I just bought a whole red cabbage and used my Pampered Chef Dicer to dice the 1/2 cup necessary. James didn’t even want to taste it…he’s not much on salad in general, or cabbage. But like I said, it was pretty good! thanks for the recipe. I used more of the whole cabbage that I bought to make a homemade baby food recipe for little Wynter…she was not a huge fan
but we’ll keep trying!
November 20, 2007 at 3:51 PM
I am usually able to find pre-shredded cabbage, but it might just be more available in the midwest or something. Maybe if James knew if was salad with sugar in it – he might be more excited. But probably not. It is James.
November 21, 2007 at 11:23 AM
Yeah, he knew what all the ingredients were and watched me make it, but still no interest…oh well! I’m sure I can find pre-shredded cabbage if I try a different grocery store or two. Thanks!
January 22, 2008 at 5:52 PM
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April 30, 2011 at 6:04 PM
Hello,
I stumbled upon your blog when searching for a chicken satay recipe. I tried yours last night for company, and made almost no changes (I pan fried the skewers). I was a huge hit so I wanted to thank you for such an easy and yummy recipe. Also I’ve looked at more recent posts and wanted to congratulate you on your lent challenge, it’s very inspirational (although I’m relieved it’s too late to imitate you… for this year !)