Chicken Satay (The Best Recipe!)
This delicious chicken satay recipe is easy, authentic, and irresistible! Juicy, tender chicken skewers soaked in a flavorful marinade, cooked on the grill, and served with a rich and spicy peanut satay sauce.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 263kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (1kg) boneless and skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or legs
- bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water for 2 hours
- 1 cucumber, cut into small pieces
- 1 small onion, quartered
- oil, for basting
Chicken Satay Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 stalks lemongrass, white parts only
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 6 small shallots or pearl onions, peeled
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon salt or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
Instructions
- Cut the chicken meat into small cubes. Set aside.
- Blend all the Chicken Satay Marinade ingredients in a food processor. Add a little water if needed.
- Make the chicken satay sauce. Follow my peanut sauce recipe.
- Combine the chicken and the marinade and stir to mix well. Marinate the chicken for 6 hours in the fridge, or best overnight. When ready, thread 3-4 pieces of the chicken meat onto the bamboo skewers.
- Grill the chicken satay skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until the meat is fully cooked, and the surface is nicely charred, on both sides. Baste and brush with some oil while grilling. Serve hot with peanut sauce, fresh cucumber slices, and onions.
Video
Notes
- Two pounds (lbs) of chicken breasts equal to 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts.
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavors.
- Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least two hours, so they don't burn while grilling.
- Thread a piece of chicken fat in between the chunks of meat to end up with a moist, juicy, and beautifully charred satay.
- Pound some lemongrass and add it to the basting oil for a more pronounced lemongrass flavor.
- Use a pair of scissors to snip off the over-charred and burned bits.
- Make my homemade peanut sauce as the dipping sauce.
- Watch the cooking video for a step-by-step guide.
Nutrition
Serving: 6people | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 727mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g