CHICKEN SATAY RECIPE WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN
1-1/2 pounds chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
3-4 Thai peppers chopped (or use spicy red peppers available to you)
1 shallot chopped
2 stalks lemongrass trimmed and chopped (or use 1 teaspoon lemongrass paste)
3 cloves garlic chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger chopped
2 tablespoons fish sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sriracha
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro + more for garnish
Spicy chili flakes as desired
Bamboo skewers soaked in water for at least 20 minutes
FOR THE EASY THAI PEANUT SAUCE
¼ cup creamy peanut butter use ½ cup for more peanut flavor
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon cayenne powder or use paprika for a milder heat
1 teaspoon garlic powder or use 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated
1 teaspoon ginger powder or use 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon water or more as needed for thinning
INSTRUCTIONS
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