Chicken Satay Skewers with Crunchy Salad

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Ingredients

1 kilogram chicken thigh fillets, chopped coarsely

100 gram white cabbage, shredded finely

2 green onions, sliced thinly

1 trimmed celery stalk (100g), sliced thinly

100 grams daikon, cut into thick matchsticks

180 grams baby salad mix

1 cup (80g) bean sprouts

¼ cup (35g) roasted peanuts, chopped coarsely

¼ cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves

lime cheeks, to serve

Satay sauce

½ cup (75g) roasted peanuts, chopped coarsely

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 cup (250ml) coconut milk

1 teaspoon fish sauce

¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce

1 teaspoon chilli flakes

1 tablespoon peanut butter

Chilli lime dressing

1 fresh small red thai chilli, sliced thinly

¼ cup (60ml) lime juice

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon peanut oil

Description

Tender chicken skewers with delicious peanut sauce and crunchy salad makes a great lunch or light supper.

Directions

1 Make satay sauce. Stir ingredients in a medium bowl until combined.

2 Thread chicken onto eight long skewers, coat with half the satay sauce.

3 Cook skewers on a heated oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue) about 10 minutes, brushing occasionally with remaining satay sauce, or until chicken is cooked through.

4 Make chilli lime dressing. Place ingredients in a screw-top jar; shake well

5 Place cabbage, onion, celery, daikon, salad mix, sprouts, peanuts and coriander in a large bowl; toss gently to combine.

6 Serve skewers with salad, dressing and lime cheeks.

Notes

If using bamboo skewers, wrap the ends in foil to prevent them from burning.

Nutrition

Serving Size: Serves 4