Chicken satay skewers are a street food staple in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. These are tender pieces of chicken marinated and grilled on skewers, accompanied by a delicious peanut sauce. This gluten-free version respects authentic flavors. This is always what my youngest asked for when we lived in Singapore and sometimes had lunch on weekends in a Food Court. It's an easy recipe to prepare and ideal for a convivial meal.
In a bowl, combine the garlic, tamari sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, turmeric, cumin, chili pepper, salt and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and mix well to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or ideally several hours).
In a small saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients. Heat over low heat, stirring until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste. Reserve.
Arrange the chicken satay skewers on a plate and serve them with the peanut sauce. Add cucumber slices, lime wedges, white rice or a fresh salad as an accompaniment.