Plan on marinating time
The marinade should not move longer than overnight because of lime juice.
Indonesian Recipe
Satay Ayam
This Satay Ayam recipe marinates chicken with kecap manis, garlic, coriander, turmeric and lime. The skewers are briefly grilled or fried 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
Satay Ayam grill with peanut sauce
For juicy satay skewers, triggered chicken legs are better than very lean breast fillet. The marinade should season but not burn. The peanut sauce is heated separately and freshly tasted with lime.
Lunch
Dinner
Meat
Indonesian Recipes
Recipe
Satay Ayam
Satay Ayam are Indonesian chicken skewers with spicy marinade and creamy peanut sauce. Chicken club meat remains particularly juicy on grill or pan.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Marinate chicken
Mix chicken with kecap manis, garlic, coriander, turmeric, lime juice and salt. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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2
Cook sauce
Warm the peanut with coconut milk or water, sambal, some kecap manis, salt, sugar and lime slowly and stir smoothly.
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3
Sticking skewers
Put chicken pieces on watered skewers. Don't stick too tight to cook evenly.
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4
Grilling or roasting
Fry skewers on grill, grill pan or pan for 8 to 10 minutes and turn around regularly.
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5
Serving
Serve with peanut sauce, cucumber, lime and rice as desired.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Satay Ayam
Do not grill too hot
Kecap Manis contains sugar and can burn. Medium to high heat reaches.
Dilute sauce
Peanut sauce thickens as you stand. Stir with warm water or coconut milk.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Chicken breast works, but gets dry faster. Grill more quickly and do not cut too small.
Marinate Tempeh cubes and stick them on skewers. Gently turn when grilling.
Nutrition per serving
640kcal
28.0 gCarbohydrates
42.0 gProtein
38.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Satay Ayam
Released thigh meat remains juicyer than breast fillet. Breast goes too, 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 stir peanut with warm liquid. If it becomes too thick, add some water or coconut milk.
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