Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Satay Ayam)

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 1
Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Satay Ayam) - A delicious and savory chicken skewer recipe with a twist of nutty peanut sauce
in Main

Prep

70 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pound chicken thighs , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground white pepper
1 tablespoon sunflower seed oil
24 wooden skewers
Peanut Sauce :
1 cup water
5 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons kecap manis ( sweet soy sauce )
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cloves garlic , minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lime juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
425
Sugar
5g
Fat
30g
Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Satay Ayam) are a popular street food in Indonesia. These skewers are typically marinated with spices, grilled over charcoal, and served with peanut sauce. They are juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. In this recipe, we are using chicken thighs, which are more moist and tender than breast meat. The tangy peanut sauce is made with peanut butter, sweet soy sauce, and lime juice.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix chicken with salt, pepper, and sunflower seed oil.
2.Cover and allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour, up to 24 hours.
3.Thread marinated chicken onto the wooden skewers.
4.Grill, rotate as needed, until browned on all sides, about 12-15 minutes.
5.Baste with the peanut sauce during the last 5 minutes of grilling.
6.Peanut Sauce:
7.Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
8.Combine the ingredients for the peanut sauce in a saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
9.Reduce the heat and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes thick.
10.Let it cool a bit before serving.

PROS

Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Satay Ayam) are a perfect party appetizer or easy dinner recipe.

The peanut sauce adds a delicious sweet and savory flavor.

Chicken skewers are easy to customize and can be made with your favorite marinades and sauces.

CONS

This recipe can be a bit messy because peanut sauce can be drippy.

You need to be careful about cross-contamination, as chicken can easily spoil.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a good source of protein and healthy fat, thanks to chicken and peanut butter.
Peanut butter in the recipe is high in protein, fiber, and health-promoting fats.
It may help in reducing the risk of heart disease and controlling blood sugar levels.

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