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Simple Chicken Satay with Peanut Butter Sauce

A simplified version of skewered chicken with a simple marinade and quick peanut sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indonesian
Keyword: chicken satay
Servings: 6
Author: Julia Frey of Vikalinka

Equipment

Ingredients

For the marinade

  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon, juice only
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp dried coriander
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1kg / 2lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts cubed

For the peanut sauce

  • 4 tbsp natural peanut butter smooth or chunky
  • 2 tsp This is an affiliate link.soy sauce
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 4 tbsp This is an affiliate link.coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp This is an affiliate link.Sriracha sauce or other chilli sauce
  • salt to taste
  • water to thin it out
  • 1 tbsp chopped peanut to top

Instructions

  • In a large a shallow bowl combine the ingredients for the marinade, then add the cubed chicken to it, stir to coat, cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator overnight or at least for 2 hours.
  • Make the peanut sauce by combining with a whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, grated ginger, coconut milk and Sriracha in a medium bowl. Then start adding warm water one tablespoon at a time until you have desirable consistency. Season with salt to taste. Put in a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts.
  • Preheat the grill. Meanwhile skewer the chicken onto wooden or metal skewers. (If using wooden ones, it's best to soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand to avoid catching fire.) Don't overcrowd your skewers, this will ensure that the chicken will cook faster and more evenly. Cook the chicken for approximately 7 minutes on one side, then turn oven and cook for 5-7 minutes longer. Serve with the peanut sauce and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1173mg | Potassium: 702mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg