Description
Aromatic and flavorful Indonesian chicken satay served with a spicy peanut sauce and a side of refreshing cucumber salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken pieces, bruised lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare peanut sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
- Grill satay: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Brush with vegetable oil. Grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
- Make cucumber salad: In a small bowl, combine sliced cucumber, red onion, rice vinegar, and sugar. Mix well.
- Serve: Arrange chicken satay on a platter. Serve with peanut sauce and cucumber salad on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a minced garlic clove to the marinade.
- Adjust the spice level of the peanut sauce by adding more or less chili paste (sambal oelek) if desired.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indonesian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with sauce and salad
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Indonesian chicken satay, peanut sauce, spicy, grilled chicken, cucumber salad, sambal, satay