CHICKEN SATAY CURRY (MALAYSIAN STYLE) 🥥🥜〰️

〰️🌶️ CHICKEN SATAY CURRY (MALAYSIAN STYLE) 🥥🥜〰️

A creamy, nutty, and mildly spicy Malaysian curry that combines satay flavors with tender chicken in a rich coconut-peanut sauce. Perfect over fluffy rice! 🍚✨

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🔷️ ⏳ Time Needed:

⭐ Prep: 20 mins

⭐ Marinate: 20 mins – overnight

⭐ Cook: 25 mins

⭐ Total: 45 mins – overnight

🔹️ 🍽️ Servings: 5–6

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🔰 🛒 Ingredients:

Satay Seasoning:

☑️ 1½ tsp coriander powder

☑️ 1½ tsp cumin powder

☑️ 1½ tsp turmeric powder

☑️ 1½ tsp paprika

☑️ 1¼ tsp pure chili powder

☑️ 3½ tsp curry powder (mild)

☑️ 1¼ tsp kosher salt (or 1 tsp table salt)

☑️ 2 tsp white sugar

Chicken:

☑️ 750g (1½ lb) chicken thigh fillets, bite-sized

☑️ ½ onion, grated

Satay Curry Sauce:

☑️ 2 tbsp oil (divided)

☑️ 3–6 bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped

☑️ ¼ onion, finely diced

☑️ 4 garlic cloves, minced

☑️ 1 cup chicken stock

☑️ ¾ cup unsalted roasted peanuts (half blended, half for garnish)

☑️ 2 tsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)

☑️ 3 tsp dark soy sauce

☑️ 400g coconut milk (full-fat)

☑️ 2 tbsp peanut butter (natural)

☑️ 2 tbsp lime juice (to taste)

Optional Flavor Infusion:

☑️ 3 kaffir lime leaves OR 1 stalk lemongrass (smashed)

Optional Garnish:

☑️ Chopped peanuts

☑️ Fresh cilantro leaves

☑️ Sliced chili

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🔸️ 📜 Directions:

1️⃣ Make Seasoning & Marinate:

➖ Mix all satay seasoning spices.

➖ Toss chicken with seasoning +

 grated onion.

➖ Marinate at least 20 mins (up to overnight).

2️⃣ Sear Chicken:

➖ Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet (high heat).

➖ Brown chicken in batches (don’t fully cook). Set aside.

3️⃣ Build the Sauce Base:

➖ Lower heat to medium, add remaining oil.

➖ Sauté chilies, diced onion, and garlic until translucent (~2 min).

➖ Stir in any leftover seasoning, cook 1 min.

4️⃣ Blend for Creaminess:

➖ Transfer mixture to blender with chicken stock + half the peanuts.

➖ Blend until mostly smooth. Return to skillet.

5️⃣ Finish Curry:

➖ Add remaining peanuts, kecap manis, dark soy, coconut milk, peanut butter, and kaffir lime leaves/lemongrass if using.

➖ Return chicken to pan, simmer on medium-low for 15 mins until thickened.

6️⃣ Final Touch:

➖ Stir in lime juice to taste.

➖ Serve over rice. Garnish with

 peanuts, cilantro, and extra chili 🌿🌶️.

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⭐ Pro Tip: For an extra smoky satay flavor, lightly toast the peanuts before blending