Lunch: Gingery Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Recipe By: Grace Parisi

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Gingery Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

4 large shallots
4 large garlic cloves
2 stalks of lemongrass
2 serrano or jalapeño chiles
2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
3 tbsp. light brown sugar
2 tbsp. Asian fish sauce
2 lb. skinless
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 c. smooth peanut butter
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 tbsp. Chopped cilantro

Instructions

Light a grill. In a mini food processor, combine the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, chiles, ginger, soy sauce, coriander and ground pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce and process to a fine paste. Transfer half of the seasoning paste to a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
Thread the chicken strips onto skewers. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil and let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan. Add the remaining seasoning paste and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the coconut milk and bring to a boil, stirring. Whisk in the peanut butter and the remaining 1 tablespoon each of brown sugar and fish sauce and bring to a simmer. Transfer the sauce to a blender, add the lime juice and puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
Grill the chicken skewers over a hot fire until lightly charred and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a platter or bowl and sprinkle with the cilantro. Serve with the peanut sauce.

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