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Chicken Satay

Chicken Satay

Chicken Satay is a flavorful Indonesian dish consisting of marinated grilled chicken skewers served with a creamy peanut sauce. This dish is perfect for appetizers or as a main course served with rice.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indonesian
Servings 4 persons
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 grill or grill pan
  • 1 skewers (wooden or metal)
  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder optional, for heat
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy or chunky
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili paste adjust for desired spiciness
  • to garnish chopped peanuts optional
  • to garnish cilantro optional

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, turmeric powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
  • While the chicken is marinating, prepare the peanut sauce. In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and chili paste. Heat gently over medium-low, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning.
  • Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
  • Grill the skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
  • Serve the chicken satay hot with the peanut sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro if desired.

Notes

To make the dish more colorful, you can add bell peppers or onions to the skewers.
Chicken satay can be paired with a side of rice or fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
The peanut sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.