Foryoueats: Satay Chicken with Restaurant Style Peanut Sauce (Indonesian/Bali style)

Ingredients

• Chicken:
• 1 lb / 500g chicken thigh fillets (skinless and boneless)
• 2 1/2 tbsp kecap manis (thick sweet soy sauce – see Note 1)
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter , melted
• 12 – 14 small bamboo skewers , soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
• Peanut Sauce:
• 1 tbsp cooking oil (peanut, canola, vegetable)
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 small or 1/2 large onion , diced (red, brown, yellow or white)
• 3 birds eye chillis , sliced (or sub with hot sauce)
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 1 cup coconut milk (full fat is better, but light is ok)
• 2 1/2 tbsp kecap manis (Note 1)
• 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup crushed unsalted roasted peanuts (buy crushed or chop your own)
• 1 – 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• Garnish (optional):
• Crushed peanuts
• Lime wedges
• Sliced shallots/scallions