Easy Chicken Satay

Most Tuesday nights I am on my own for dinner so I usually take that opportunity to experiment with new flavors and recipes. I've been having really strong cravings lately (no Mom, I'm not pregnant) and I think I've been doing a good job of jumping in and tackling them! The latest craving? Chicken Satay. So what better time to give these a whirl than on Tuesday when I'm flying solo?!

Ingredients:

• 1 boneless chicken breasts (remember, this was just for me! So increase as necessary to reach the number of servings you want)
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• salt and pepper
• red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon cilantro**
• 3 spoonfuls of creamy peanut butter
• 1 TBSP rice vinegar
• Vegetable oil

Directions:

• Cut chicken into strips
• In a medium bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, cilantro, garlic, and red pepper flakes together.
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• Add chicken strips and let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes
• Thread each slice onto a skewer.
• Before turning on your grill, put a little vegetable oil on a paper town and wipe down the grill. This will prevent your chicken from sticking.
• Heat grill to high heat cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side.
• For sauce, blend peanut butter and vinegar, add water if necessary for desired flavor and consistency.

Holy smokes, friends. This was delicious and easy! The chicken had a delightful mix of sweet and heat. This recipe made just enough for two skewers which ended up being perfect for just one person. I do believe that this recipe is going to make an appearance at our next get together. It's quick, it's tasty, and it's on a stick so you know it has to be fun! Increasing this recipe and creating a marinade beforehand would allow you to turn this into an excellent party appetizers. Who knew chicken satay could be so simple?

The sauce did leave me a little empty though. Anyone have a good suggestion for a chicken satay sauce I could try for the next time? It was good, but pretty basic. I think I need to spice it up a bit!

Oh and did you see the ** above by cilantro? I just wanted to share a little secret with you. I don't use cilantro in very many dishes. With that being said, it can get a little expensive buying fresh for just one meal. So instead, I turn to this little bottle of goodness! It's from Penzey's Spices and it's amazing. Just add however much you want to a little water to rehydrate and ta-da! Delicious cilantro anytime you need it.

Source: Pennies on a platter