Thai Steak or Chicken Skewers

Thai Steak or Chicken Skewers

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp lemon juice
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 lbs boneless beef sirloin steak (or chicken breast), cut into 1/4" slices
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tbsp chopped peanuts

1. In large resealable bag, combine brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, curry powder, lemon juice, 1/4 cup of coconut milke and 1 tsp red pepper flakes. Add steak (or chicken) and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
2. Drain and discard marinate. Thread beef (or chicken) on skewers.
3. Grill over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally.
4. In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter with remaining coconut milk and red pepper flakes. Heat through. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Notes: I serve this with brown rice, and it's wonderful. I personally like the chicken better, but I'm going to get a better quality steak and try it again. I also thread red pepper slices with the meat. The meat can marinade over night. The sauce recipe makes enough for a lot of meals, so I would recommend cutting the coconut milk in half but keeping the same amount of peanut butter. To feed two without leftovers, I'd recommend cutting the meat and marinade in half, too. Two pounds of meat is a lot for one meal!

Recipe Origination: "Taste of Home"