Indonesian Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Smoky grilled chicken skewers with a fragrant marinade and creamy Indonesian peanut sauce.
Equipment
- Bamboo skewers
- Food processor
- Grill or grill pan
- Small saucepan
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
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
- Blend garlic, ginger, sweet soy sauce, lime juice, coriander, and turmeric into a rough paste.
- Toss chicken with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the chicken onto soaked skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
Grill and Serve:
- Whisk peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, sweet soy sauce, chili paste, and water in a saucepan.
- Warm the sauce over low heat until smooth, adding water to reach a pourable consistency.
- Grill the skewers over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- Serve hot with peanut sauce, cucumber, red onion, and lime wedges.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 43gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12g