Name: Satay chicken skewers
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 chicken tenderloins (900g); 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground chilli; 2 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 brown onion (200g), grated; 2 teaspoon crushed ginger; 1 cup (250ml) coconut cream; 3/4 cup (210g) crunchy peanut butter; 2 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce; 2 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1/4 cup (35g) crushed roasted peanuts; 450 gram packaged white microwave rice; 1 telegraph cucumber (400g), sliced into thin ribbons

Satay chicken skewers

Make your own version of the popular Asian-style satay chicken starter dish to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

12 chicken tenderloins (900g)

1 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground chilli

2 tablespoon peanut oil

1 brown onion (200g), grated

2 teaspoon crushed ginger

1 cup (250ml) coconut cream

3/4 cup (210g) crunchy peanut butter

2 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce

2 tablespoon light soy sauce

1/4 cup (35g) crushed roasted peanuts

450 gram packaged white microwave rice

1 telegraph cucumber (400g), sliced into thin ribbons

Method

1.Heat an oiled chargrill plate (or grill pan or barbecue).

2.Combine chicken, spices and half the oil in a large bowl; season. Thread chicken onto 12 skewers; cook 3 minutes each side or until cooked through.

3.Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a small saucepan; cook onion and ginger, stirring, for 1 minute or until onion softens. Add coconut cream, peanut butter, sauces and nuts; simmer, stirring, 1 minute.

4.Microwave rice according to packet directions.

5.Serve skewers with rice, peanut sauce and cucumber ribbons. If you like, top with fresh coriander leaves and lime wedges.

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