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Charred Indonesian chicken satay skewers with peanut sauce, cucumber, onion, and lime.

Indonesian Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

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Smoky grilled chicken skewers with a fragrant marinade and creamy Indonesian peanut sauce.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indonesian
Calories: 590
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce kecap manis
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce
  • 1 tsp chili paste optional
  • 1/4 cup water as needed

Equipment

  • Bamboo skewers
  • Food processor
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken:
  1. Blend garlic, ginger, sweet soy sauce, lime juice, coriander, and turmeric into a rough paste.
  2. Toss chicken with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Thread the chicken onto soaked skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
Grill and Serve:
  1. Whisk peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, sweet soy sauce, chili paste, and water in a saucepan.
  2. Warm the sauce over low heat until smooth, adding water to reach a pourable consistency.
  3. Grill the skewers over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
  4. Serve hot with peanut sauce, cucumber, red onion, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 43gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12g

Notes

  • Chicken thighs stay juicier than breast meat on a hot grill.
  • If using an indoor grill pan, cook in batches and ventilate the kitchen well.