Description
Indonesian Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of street food right into your home. Tender skewers of marinated chicken are grilled to perfection and served with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. This delightful meal is perfect for gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, promising to tantalize your taste buds with its sweet, savory, and spicy notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and coconut milk until smooth.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in the mixture for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes; then thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Grill skewers for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- For the peanut sauce, mix peanut butter, lime juice, chili paste, and a splash of water until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve grilled satay drizzled with peanut sauce alongside cucumber salad or steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indonesian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg