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Chicken Satay

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

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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. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 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. 5

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

  6. 6

    Serve skewers warm alongside the peanut sauce.

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Questions

How long does Chicken Satay take?

As written, 40 minutes: 25 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 2, 30 minutes.

What internal temperature should Chicken Satay reach?

For Chicken Satay, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for kecap manis in Chicken Satay?

The entry for Chicken Satay calls for 1/4 cup sweet soy sauce. In its place: Simmer equal parts soy sauce and brown sugar or molasses for a minute, until syrupy.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Chicken Satay?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Chicken Satay uses 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed.

Is Chicken Satay keto-friendly?

A serving of Chicken Satay carries 16 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 80 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 16 percent.

Can I start Chicken Satay the day before?

Yes. Step 2 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Add 2 lbs cubed boneless skinless chicken thighs to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 3 when you are ready to finish.

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