Authentic Indonesian Chicken Sate
Experience the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with this Authentic Indonesian Chicken Sate recipe, a true feast for the senses! Tender, juicy chicken thigh fillets are marinated in a fragrant blend of soy sauce, sweet kecap manis, turmeric, coriander, garlic, and ginger, then grilled to perfection for that irresistible smoky char. Served alongside a luscious peanut sauce made with creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, and a zing of lime juice, these savory skewers are a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, this quick-to-prepare (30-minute prep, 20-minute cook) recipe is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion! Whether you're firing up the grill or using a stovetop, this easy, gluten-free Indonesian sate will transform your dinner into a restaurant-quality experience. Don't forget to soak those wooden skewers for effortless grilling!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken thigh fillets
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 150 grams peanut butter
- 200 milliliters coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 10 pieces wooden skewers
Instructions
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Cut chicken thigh fillets into small cubes, about 2 cm in size.
In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, ground coriander, turmeric, minced garlic, minced ginger, and brown sugar.
Add chicken cubes to the marinade, mix well to ensure all pieces are coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
Prepare the peanut sauce by combining peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, and a tablespoon of soy sauce in a saucepan over low heat.
Stir the peanut sauce until smooth and slightly thickened. Add salt to taste and keep warm.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers.
Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and nicely charred on the outside.
Serve the chicken sate skewers hot with warm peanut sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2334 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.8 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.1 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 27.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 440 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 4253 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.8 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.6 g | ||
| Protein | 134.3 g | 269% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2721 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
