There are some dishes that are just worth the extra time and energy…Chicken Satay is one of them. Don't be seduced by the idea of shortcuts by using peanut butter instead of freshly ground peanuts, or pre-made satay sauce that comes in a jar…there is satay and then there is satay. Likewise, don't be deterred by the long list of exotic ingredients or time devoted to creating this dish, because it is all worthwhile. Moreover let's be honest, meat on a stick when done right, is an amazing thing - let's not screw it up by cutting corners. So what is satay? Simply put, satay is skewered, barbecued meat originating from Southeast Asia and often served by street cart vendors. You may be wondering how street food can be served to the masses when I just went on about the labor involved. Yes, the prep work can be time consuming - except the ajad, which is very quick and easy to make - everything can be prepared ahead of time and like most things, once you know what you're doing, things move pretty quickly. So, whether you make it all at once on the day you want to serve it, or prepare it the night before for an event, this satay will be sure to impress.