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chicken on a stick (sallye)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sallye bates
Austin, TX

Finger food that most everybody likes. Easy to make, but a little time consuming

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For chicken on a stick (sallye)

  • 2
    whole boneless,skinless chicken breasts
  • 32
    7" bamboo skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes
  • FOR THE MARINADE
  • 3/4 c
    sweetened flaked coconut
  • 2 tsp
    chopped peeled fresh ginger root
  • 2 tsp
    curry powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 c
    hot water
  • FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE
  • 1 tsp
    peanut oil
  • 1 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 3 Tbsp
    creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 c
    hoisin sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp
    rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    hot red pepper flakes or 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    water

How To Make chicken on a stick (sallye)

  • 1
    Make the marinade: Place all the ingredients for marinade into blender, and process until mixture is smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on the solids to break them down. Let the marinade cool. Note: the marinade may be made 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled
  • 2
    Make the dipping sauce: Place all ingredients for the dipping sauce into blender and process until mixture is smooth and transfer to a bowl. Note: The sauce may be made 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled
  • 3
    Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken lengthwise into 1/4" strips, and thread each piece lengthwise onto a skewer and place in a large shallow bowl Pour the marinade over the chicken, coating the chicken well, and cover and chill for approximately one hour. Do not marinate for over 3 hours or meat will break down
  • 4
    Grill the chicken with the marinade clinging to it on an oiled rack set 5-6 inches over glowing coals for 1-1/2 minute per side, or until chicken is cooked through If you don't have a grill, you may broil in your oven. Place chicken on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper, place pan about 6"-8" under broiler, and cook 1-1/2 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through
  • 5
    This is a great dish for football parties, but you might need to make a double batch, as they go quickly.
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