Chicken Satay

Name: Chicken Satay
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed; 4 shallots, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lemongrass stalk, minced; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/4 cup sweet soy sauce; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup coconut milk

Grilled skewers of marinated chicken served with a rich, savory peanut sauce.

40 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerGrillHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
4 shallots, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemongrass stalk, minced
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 cup sweet soy sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut milk

Instructions

1

Mix 4 minced shallots, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 minced lemongrass stalk, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1/4 cup sweet soy sauce, and 2 tbsp lime juice in a bowl.
2

Add 2 lbs cubed boneless skinless chicken thighs to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3

Thread 2 lbs cubed boneless skinless chicken thighs onto wooden skewers that have been soaked in water.
4

Whisk 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, remaining 1/4 cup sweet soy sauce, and 1/2 cup coconut milk in a saucepan over low heat until warm and smooth.
5

Grill skewers over medium high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
6

Serve skewers warm alongside the peanut sauce.

Questions

Can I make Chicken Satay gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup sweet soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Chicken Satay keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Chicken Satay?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

Serve it with

Perkedel Kentang side
Asinan Selada salad
Sambal Kecap sauce
Es Cendol Coconut Pandan Dessert Drink drink

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