1 garlic clove, crushed<br />
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice<br />
1 tbsp soy sauce<br />
1 tbsp runny honey<br />
1 tsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)<br />
4 chicken breasts, cut into long strips1 tbsp vegetable oil<br />
1/2 onion, finely chopped<br />
1/2 tsp crushed dried chillies or 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce (or to taste)<br />
100 g peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)<br />
75 ml coconut milk<br />
75 ml water<br />
1 tsp soft brown sugar<br />
8 wooden or bamboo skewers<ol>
<li>Mix together all the ingredients for the marinade</li>
<li>Flatten the chicken, cover with cling film and carefully bash it with a rolling pin. Cut each breast lengthways into 4 or 5 strips</li>
<li>Marinate the chicken for between 15 and 30 minutes.</li>
<li>Soak the skewers in cold water for 20 minutes – this stops them from burning or charring when cooking</li>
<li>To make the peanut sauce, heat the vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the onion and chillies (if using) for 4 minutes</li>
<li>Add the rest of the ingredients (including sweet chilli sauce if using)</li>
<li>Bring to the boil, stirring, then cook for 2 minutes until thickened</li>
<li>Pre-heat the grill</li>
<li>Thread the chicken strips onto the skewers and grill for about 4 minutes each side, turning occasionally</li>
<li>Serve 2 skewers each with some of the dipping sauce</li>
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Chicken Satay
Peanut butter is packed full of energy as well as folic acid, calcium & zinc, so dunk in your chicken for a satisfying taste. This chicken satay is high in protein so highly nutritious. It is a great choice for dinner or any main meal. It also works really well as a snack or finger food for the grownups when entertaining.
