How to Make Malaysian Chicken Satay - A Step-by-Step Guide

Malaysian Chicken Satay is a popular and traditional dish that represents the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Malaysia. This delicious and flavorful dish consists of marinated and skewered chicken pieces, grilled to perfection, and served with a savory and creamy peanut sauce. It is a favorite street food in Malaysia and is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.

The recipe for Malaysian Chicken Satay can vary from region to region and from family to family, with each cook adding ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 1-inch piece shrimp paste (belachan)
  • 2 tablespoons galangal powder (lengkuas)
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground anise seed
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 60 bamboo skewers

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 50 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 60 skewers

  • Place chicken cubes in a large bowl.
  • Place onions, brown sugar, garlic, shrimp paste, galangal powder, coriander, cumin, anise seed, black pepper, and turmeric in the bowl of a food processor. Grind into a smooth paste. Transfer to bowl with chicken; mix well to coat chicken.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil.
  • Thread chicken onto bamboo skewers, leaving enough space to hold skewers. Arrange skewers on baking sheets.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until top is browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; flip all the skewers over. Return to the oven and broil second side until browned, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    45 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 18mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 73mg