Grilled Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe | D’Artagnan

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Cut the chicken thighs off the bones (reserve bones for another use). Cut chicken meat into about 1½ inch cubes. Set aside.In a large non-reactive container stir together ½ cup coconut milk, oil, 1 tablespoon of curry paste, and fish sauce. Add lemongrass, shallot, garlic, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, turmeric, coriander, and chili powder; mix well. Add chicken pieces, tossing to coat completely. Marinate at least 4 hours, up to overnight.At least 2 hours before you’re ready to cook, soak bamboo skewers in water to prevent them catching fire.Remove chicken from the marinade (discard rest of marinade) and thread onto wet skewers, being mindful not to pack them tight. You want the chicken to cook quickly and evenly – a little space is good.Preheat a lightly-oiled gas or charcoal grill for high, direct heat cooking.Meanwhile, make the peanut sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together peanut butter, 1 cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons curry paste, rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and soy sauce. Cook, stirring continuously until mixture just starts to bubble, is fully combined and smooth. Remove from heat. Set aside.Grill the chicken, turning several times, until cooked through and nicely charred. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a piece of chicken should register 165 degrees F. Rest chicken a few minutes before serving.Garnish chicken satay with cucumber, shallot, and cilantro, if using. Garnish sauce with chopped peanuts. Serve immediately.