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[[Image:Chicken satay sspread.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Really should have been with paratha or naan breads but pittas worked pretty well]]
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As with any [[Chicken|chicken]] dish, I [[Marinade|marinade]] the chicken pieces in a few tablespoons of [[Lemon juice|lemon juice]], half a teaspoon of fine [[Salt|salt]] and a splash of [[Olive oil|olive oil]].  This was a useful tip picked up on my first [[Indian cookery]] class, many moons ago.  I've also added a dash of [[Dark soy sauce|dark soy sauce]]. My [[Jaccard meat tenderiser]] has been brought into play on chicken for the first time.  We'll see if that makes any noticeable difference.
As with any [[Chicken|chicken]] dish, I [[Marinade|marinade]] the chicken pieces in a few tablespoons of [[Lemon juice|lemon juice]], half a teaspoon of fine [[Salt|salt]] and a splash of [[Olive oil|olive oil]].  This was a useful tip picked up on my first [[Indian cookery]] class, many moons ago.  I've also added a dash of [[Dark soy sauce|dark soy sauce]]. My [[Jaccard meat tenderiser]] has been brought into play on chicken for the first time.  We'll see if that makes any noticeable difference.


I've used bone in [[Chicken thighs|chicken thighs]] as they were inexpensive.  These are not idea for skewering so I'll cook them in the [[Oven|oven]] and pull the bones out when they are done.
I've used bone in [[Chicken thighs|chicken thighs]] as they were inexpensive.  These are not idea for skewering so I'll cook them in the [[Oven|oven]] and eat around the bones.
===Ingredients===
===Ingredients===
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* Remove the skin from the [[Chicken thighs|chicken thighs]].  If you're lucky enough to own a [[Jaccard meat tenderiser]], press lots of holes into the [[Chicken|chicken]].  Add the chicken pieces  and [[Marinade|marinade]] for 6 hours of so in a cool place.
* Remove the skin from the [[Chicken thighs|chicken thighs]].  If you're lucky enough to own a [[Jaccard meat tenderiser]], press lots of holes into the [[Chicken|chicken]].  Add the chicken pieces  and [[Marinade|marinade]] for 6 hours of so in a cool place.
* A few hours before you want to cook the [[Chicken|chicken]], cut some big slashes in them so there are large surface areas for the cover. Pop them in a [[Lock and Lock box]] with the half of the [[Satay sauce|satay sauce]]. Shake well and [[Refrigerate|refrigerate]] for a few hours.
* A few hours before you want to cook the [[Chicken|chicken]], cut some big slashes in them so there are large surface areas for the cover. Pop them in a [[Lock and Lock box]] with the half of the [[Satay sauce|satay sauce]]. Shake well and [[Refrigerate|refrigerate]] for a few hours.
* 30 minutes before you're ready to cook, preheat the [[Oven|oven]] and a [[Griddle pan|griddle pan]] to 190° C (375° F - gas 5), [fan oven 170° C & reduce cooking time by 10 mins per hour]
* 30 minutes before you're ready to cook, preheat the [[Oven|oven]] and a [[Griddle pan|griddle pan]] to 200° C (400° F - gas 6), [fan oven 180° C & reduce cooking time by 10 mins per hour]
 
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| Reserve half of the [[Satay sauce|satay sauce]] to serve as a garnish, cut a few slashes in the [[Chicken thighs|chicken thighs]], pop them in a [[Lock and Lock box]] with the remaining [[Sauce|sauce]] and [[Marinade|marinade]] in a cool place for a few hours.
| Reserve half of the [[Satay sauce|satay sauce]] to serve as a garnish, cut a few slashes in the [[Chicken thighs|chicken thighs]], pop them in a [[Lock and Lock box]] with the remaining [[Sauce|sauce]] and [[Marinade|marinade]] in a cool place for a few hours.
| [[Spray]] the [[Chicken|chicken]] pieces with a little [[Oil|oil]], carefully oil the hot [[Griddle pan|griddle pan]] and cook in the [[Oven|oven]] for 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes.
| [[Spray]] the [[Chicken|chicken]] pieces with a little [[Oil|oil]], carefully oil the hot [[Griddle pan|griddle pan]] and cook in the [[Oven|oven]] for 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes.
| When they are ready to serve, pull any bones out.
| Chop the remaining [[Chillies|chillies]], the white parts of the [[Spring onions|spring onions]] and the [[Coriander leaves|coriander leaves]] to use as a garnish.
| Chop the remaining [[Chillies|chillies]], the white parts of the [[Spring onions|spring onions]] and the [[Coriander leaves|coriander leaves]] to use as a garnish.
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