Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shallots, (chop coarsely)
- 5 garlic cloves
- 2 Serrano chilies, halved
- 3-4 Tbsp. chopped lemongrass
- 2 tbsp. ground coriander
- 2 tbsp. coconut sugar
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 1 ½ tsp. celtic salt
- 4 tbsp. water
- 4 tbsp. unsweetened coconut milk
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into about 1 inch pieces along grain of chicken)
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. thai fish sauce
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ – ½ almond butter
- 15 wooden skewers soaked in water for 20 minutes. (drain excess water before threading chicken)
Directions: Marinade for chicken
In a blender or food processor, combine the ½ cup of shallots, 2 garlics, 1 Chile, and 2 tbsp. lemon grass. Process until finely chopped. Add 1 tbsp. of coriander, 1 tsp. of cumin, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tbsp. olive oil, and two tbsp. of water just enough to facilitate blending. Process until smooth paste is formed. Add into a glass bowl and add 2 tbsp. coconut milk and mix thoroughly. Add the chicken, turn to coat evenly, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Remove chicken from marinade and thread 5-6 pieces on each skewer. Place directly on grill. Cook turning once, until the chicken is cooked evenly. About 4-5 minutes on each side. Arrange the skewers on a serving platter and serve with almond sauce.
Almond Sauce
In a blender or food processor, combine the rest of the shallots ½ cup of , 2 garlic, 1 Chile, and 2 tbsp. lemon grass. Process until finely chopped. Add 1 tbsp. of coriander, 1 tsp. of cumin, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tbsp. olive oil, and two tbsp. of water just enough to facilitate blending. Process until smooth paste if formed, add into a small sauce pan over low heat and mix in the ¼ cup of almond butter. Add in the remaining coconut milk to the desired consistency. It should not be to thick but firm.
If you are making this all in one day you can save time by mixing the garlic, shallots, lemon grass and herbs together at one time and divide in half for the marinade for chicken and the almond sauce. Follow the wet ingredients as described.