Memorial Day Eats: Ten Dishes Fit for a BBQ or Party

Photo by: Joanne Ozug

Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Got the grill going? These marinated chicken thighs are grilled and served alongside a rich peanut-coconut sauce.

Ingredients:
1.5 lbs chicken thighs, fat trimmed
1 tbsp green curry paste
1 tbsp garlic, minced (3 cloves)
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp honey
peanut sauce (recipe below)

Directions:
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Photo by: Joanne Ozug

Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Got the grill going? These marinated chicken thighs are grilled and served alongside a rich peanut-coconut sauce.

Ingredients:
1.5 lbs chicken thighs, fat trimmed
1 tbsp green curry paste
1 tbsp garlic, minced (3 cloves)
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp honey
peanut sauce (recipe below)

Directions:
In a large bowl, whisk to combine the green curry paste, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, cumin, coriander, cayenne, lime juice, and honey. Place the chicken into the marinade, and let it sit in the fridge for 2 hours.

Preheat your grill to high, and take the chicken out of the marinade (don't discard the marinade). Skewer the chicken if you desire, and grill for about 3 minutes on each side, until cooked through.

Peanut Sauce Ingredients:
leftover marinade
1/2 cup peanut butter
juice of 1 lime
1 cup coconut milk
1 tbsp brown sugar

Directions:
Pour the marinade into a saucepan, and bring the liquid to a boil. Boil for a minute or two to ensure that the bacteria is killed, and add 1/2 cup peanut butter, the juice of 1 lime, 1 cup coconut milk, and the sugar. Simmer for 3 minutes, then check the seasoning. Season with salt and pepper if necessary. Serve with the chicken. Enjoy!

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