How to Make Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Satay Ayam) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indonesian cuisine is known for its rich flavors, aromatic spices, and vibrant colors. One of the most beloved and popular dishes in Indonesian cuisine is Satay Ayam, or Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce. This dish is a quintessential example of the fusion of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors that make Indonesian food so unique and flavorful.

These chicken skewers are marinated in a delicious blend of spices and then grilled to perfection, resulting in tender and flavorful me...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower seed oil
  • 24 wooden skewers
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Combine chicken thighs, 3/4 teaspoon salt, white pepper, and sunflower seed oil in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning during cooking.
  • Bring water, peanut butter, kecap manis, brown sugar, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan; stir to combine. Remove from heat and add lime juice; transfer peanut sauce into a bowl.
  • Thread marinated chicken onto skewers; brush 2 tablespoons of peanut sauce over chicken skewers.
  • Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange chicken skewers in batches on the grill pan and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Serve skewers with remaining peanut sauce.
  • Nutrition

    326 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 1339mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 341mg