Super Satay Chicken
This fragrant and flavorful recipe brings together tender marinated chicken, a rich and nutty coconut sauce, and a vibrant salad with a tangy chilli dip. The chicken is coated in a blend of turmeric and cumin, then slow-roasted to juicy perfection, while the creamy coconut marinade infuses it with layers of exotic taste. Served alongside a zesty salad dressed with a sweet and savory mixture, this dish is a delightful fusion of textures and flavors that will transport your taste buds to a culinary paradise.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 large free-range chicken
- 250g/9oz unsalted peanuts
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 5cm/2in piece of galangal
- 3 garlic
- 400ml/14fl oz coconut milk
- 4 tbsp ketjap manis
- 2 tbsp dried chilli
- 1 lime
- 2 red peppers
- 4 red chillies
- 3 garlic
- 75g/2½oz caster sugar
- 100ml/3½fl oz white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 2 limes
- large pinch of salt
- 1 tsp chilli
- 2 bunches spring onions
- 150g/5½oz unsalted peanuts
- 1-2 green chillies
- ½ cucumber
- 1 bunch coriander
- 2 tbsp clear honey
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 limes
Instructions
- Mix together the turmeric and cumin, add some cold water to make a paste and rub it all over the chicken. Cover the chicken with cling film, place it in the fridge and leave overnight.
- Pulse the peanuts in a food processor (they should be a mixture of fine and coarse pieces) and set aside. Place the lemongrass, galangal and garlic into the food processor and blend to a fine paste. Transfer to a bowl, add the coconut milk, ketjap manis, dried chilli flakes, lime zest and chopped peanuts. Cover and set aside overnight.
- The next day, preheat the oven to 120C/250F/Gas ½.
- Place the chicken in a roasting tray and pour the marinade over. Roast very slowly for two hours, basting with the sauce half way through. After this time turn the oven up to 200C/400F/Gas 6 and continue to cook for a further 20 minutes. Be careful not to burn the chicken, if needs be, you can add a splash or two of water while cooking. Remove from the oven, baste and leave to rest for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, to make the chilli dip, place the red peppers, chillies, garlic, sugar and white wine vinegar into a food processor and blend to a rough purée. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Cook for around three minutes then whisk in the cornflour mixture and cook until the sauce thickens. Finish with the lime juice, salt and chilli flakes. Set aside to cool.
- For the salad, place the spring onions, peanuts, green chillies and cucumber and coriander into a bowl. Mix the honey, soy sauce, sesame oil and lime juice together, pour over the salad and mix thoroughly. Serve with the chicken and chilli dip.
Yield
Serves 4
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