Chicken Satay (The Best Recipe!)
This chicken satay recipe is one of my favorites—easy, authentic, and impossible to resist! The chicken skewers turn out juicy and tender thanks to a flavorful marinade that soaks right in. I cook them on the grill for that perfect char, then serve with a rich, spicy peanut satay sauce. Every bite i
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs (1kg) boneless and skinless chicken breasts (thighs, or legs)
- 1 cucumber (cut into small pieces)
- 1 small onion (quartered)
- oil (for basting)
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 stalks lemongrass (white parts only)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 6 small shallots (or pearl onions, peeled)
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon salt (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey)
Steps
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Cut the chicken meat into small cubes. Set aside.
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Blend all the Chicken Satay Marinade ingredients in a food processor. Add a little water if needed.
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Make the chicken satay sauce. Follow my peanut sauce recipe.
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Combine the chicken and the marinade and stir to mix well. Marinate the chicken for 6 hours in the fridge, or best overnight. When ready, thread 3-4 pieces of the chicken meat onto the bamboo skewers.
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Grill the chicken satay skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until the meat is fully cooked, and the surface is nicely charred, on both sides. Baste and brush with some oil while grilling. Serve hot with peanut sauce, fresh cucumber slices, and onions.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (23% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 lbs | - | - | |
| cucumber | 1 | - | - |
| small onion | 1 | - | - |
| oil | - | - | - |
| cooking oil | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| stalks lemongrass | 2 | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| small shallots | 6 | - | - |
| turmeric powder | 2 teaspoons | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 16.000 |
| coriander powder | 1 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 400 |
| chili powder | 1 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 400 |
| salt | 0.5 tablespoon | - | - |
| sugar | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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