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

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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.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Sate Ayam Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce reach?

For Sate Ayam Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What equipment do I need for Sate Ayam Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses skewers (step 4) and a grill pan (step 5).

What can I use instead of kecap manis in Sate Ayam Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce?

The entry for Sate Ayam Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce calls for 1/4 cup kecap manis (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 Sate Ayam Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce?

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 Sate Ayam Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce uses 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-in cubes.

How hot is Sate Ayam Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce?

Moderately. The heat in Sate Ayam Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce comes from 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. For a milder plate, halve the chili flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

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