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Indonesian Recipe
Satay Ayam
This satay ayam recipe marinates chicken with kecap manis, garlic, coriander, turmeric and lime. The skewers are grilled or fried briefly and served with a warm peanut sauce.
Total time
1 hr 15 min
Calories
640 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
Grill satay ayam with peanut sauce
Chicken thighs are better suited to juicy satay skewers than very lean fillet of breast. Marinade should be seasoned but not burnt. Peanut sauce is heated separately and seasoned with lime.
Lunch
Dinner
Meat
Indonesian Recipes
Recipe
Satay Ayam
Satay ayam are Indonesian chicken skewers with spicy marinade and creamy peanut sauce. Chicken leg meat remains particularly juicy on the grill or pan.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Marinating chicken
Mix chicken with Kecap Manis, garlic, coriander, turmeric, lime juice and salt. Let stand for at least 30 minutes.
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2
Cooking sauce
Warm the peanut butter with coconut milk or water, sambal, some Kecap Manis, salt, sugar and lime slowly and stir until smooth.
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3
Sticking skewers
Place chicken pieces on moistened skewers. Do not stick too tight to cook evenly.
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4
Grilling or roasting
Grill skewers, grill pan or pan for 8 to 10 minutes and turn regularly.
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5
Serve
Serve with peanut sauce, cucumber, lime and rice if desired.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Satay Ayam
Don't grill too hot
Kecap Manis contains sugar and can burn. Medium to high heat is enough.
Dilute sauce
Peanut sauce thickens when standing. Stir again with warm water or coconut milk until smooth.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Chicken breast works, but dries faster. Grill shorter and do not cut too small.
Marinate the tempeh cubes and stick them on skewers. Carefully turn them over when grilling.
Nutrition per serving
640kcal
28.0 gCarbohydrates
42.0 gProtein
38.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Satay Ayam
Trimmed thigh meat remains juicier than breast fillet. Breast is also possible, but should cook shorter.
Yes, a grill pan or normal pan works. Medium to high heat and regular turning are important.
Kecap Manis contains sugar. Therefore, do not grill too hot and turn the skewers frequently.
Slowly whisk the peanut butter with warm liquid until smooth. If it becomes too thick, add a little water or coconut milk.
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