Sate Ayam Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce

Name: Sate Ayam Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-in cubes; 1/4 cup kecap manis (sweet soy sauce); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1/2 tsp red chili flakes; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cucumber, sliced

Tender marinated chicken skewers grilled over high heat and served with a rich, savory-sweet peanut sauce. Plan ahead: soak wooden skewers 30 minutes before grilling.

55 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

IndonesianAppetizerGrillHigh ProteinDairy-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-in cubes
1/4 cup kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
2 tbsp soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1 cucumber, sliced

Instructions

1

In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), 2 tbsp soy sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 2 tbsp vegetable oil to make the marinade.
2

Add 1.5 lbs cut into 1-in cubes boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
3

Make the peanut sauce: combine 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, and 1/2 tsp salt in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring, until smooth and combined. Remove from heat.
4

Thread marinated boneless, skinless chicken thighs onto skewers, about 4-5 pieces per skewer.
5

Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat. Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is charred and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
6

Serve skewers with peanut sauce on the side and 1 sliced cucumber.

Questions

Can I make Sate Ayam Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Can I make Sate Ayam Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. 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 Sate Ayam Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce?

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.

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