Indonesian Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Indonesian Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is a vibrant dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its juicy, marinated chicken skewers and rich, creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of Indonesian street food right in your kitchen. Served warm and garnished with fresh herbs, it’s sure to impress anyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili paste (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix coconut milk, garlic, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in the mixture for at least 1 hour (overnight preferred).
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Thread marinated chicken onto the skewers.
- For the peanut sauce, heat peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, chili paste (if using), and a splash of water in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve skewers drizzled with peanut sauce and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different twist. - Adjust chili paste according to your spice preference for more or less heat.