Indonesian Satay Ayam with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Name: Indonesian Satay Ayam with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons palm sugar; 1 cup roasted peanuts; 2 cloves garlic; 1 small red chili; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons palm sugar; 1 cup coconut milk; 8 bamboo skewers

Grilled Chicken Skewers with a Savory Peanut Dip

Experience the rich and aromatic flavors of Indonesian cuisine with this Satay Ayam recipe. Skewered, marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and served with a spicy peanut sauce for dipping.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Marinade

1 lb chicken breast

cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons turmeric powder

1 tablespoon ground coriander

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 tablespoons palm sugar

For the Spicy Peanut Sauce

1 cup roasted peanuts

unsalted

2 cloves garlic

1 small red chili

chopped

1 tablespoon tamarind paste

2 teaspoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons palm sugar

1 cup coconut milk

For the Skewers

8 bamboo skewers

soaked in water

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Prepare Marinade

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, turmeric powder, ground coriander, minced garlic, and palm sugar. Mix well to form a marinade.

Marinate Chicken

Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated.

Chill Chicken

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Preparing the Peanut Sauce

Blend Ingredients

In a blender, combine roasted peanuts, garlic, red chili, tamarind paste, soy sauce, and palm sugar. Blend until smooth.

Adjust the spiciness of the sauce by adding or reducing the amount of red chili.

Adjust Consistency

Add coconut milk slowly and blend until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.

Simmer Sauce

Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and simmer over low heat until thickened.

Cooking Process

Grill Chicken

Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers and grill over medium heat, rotating occasionally, until cooked.

Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Warm Sauce

Keep the peanut sauce warm on low heat alongside the grilling process.

Baste Chicken

Baste the chicken with leftover marinade for extra flavor during grilling.

Plating & Serving