Best Indonesian Chicken Skewers With Peanut Sauce Satay Ayam Recipes

SATAY CHICKEN WITH RESTAURANT STYLE PEANUT SAUCE (INDONESIAN/BALI STYLE)

Satay Chicken with Restaurant Style Peanut Sauce (Indonesian/Bali style) image

Though Satay Chicken is better known as Thai or Malaysian food, it actually originated from Indonesia and the Indonesian version is by far the simplest. The Peanut Sauce is my own - refer to the notes for why I prefer this to the authentic version. It is thick so it is great for dolloping, rather than a thin dipping sauce. Satay Chicken is fabulous for outdoor BBQ's, parties and for fast midweek meals! They also reheat really well in the microwave. They can be cooked on the outdoor grill, on the stove or under the grill/broiler.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 lb / 500g chicken thigh fillets ((skinless and boneless))
2 1/2 tbsp kecap manis ((thick sweet soy sauce - see Note 1))
1 tbsp unsalted butter (, melted)
12 - 14 small bamboo skewers (, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes)
1 tbsp cooking oil ((peanut, canola, vegetable))
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
1 small or 1/2 large onion (, diced (red, brown, yellow or white))
3 birds eye chillis (, sliced (or sub with hot sauce))
1/2 cup peanut butter ((smooth or crunchy))
1 cup coconut milk ((full fat is better, but light is ok))
2 1/2 tbsp kecap manis ((Note 1))
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup crushed unsalted roasted peanuts ((buy crushed or chop your own))
1 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Crushed peanuts
Lime wedges
Sliced shallots/scallions

Steps:

Cut the chicken into 1.5cm/0.5" cubes. Thread onto skewers - 4 to 5 pieces per skewer.
Combine kecap manis and butter, then brush onto chicken.
Cook the skewers on a hot BBQ (outdoor grill) or on the stove in a large non stick fry pan (add a splash of oil, and make sure the skewers will fit in the pan). Grill/broiler would also work.
Serve, garnished with crushed peanuts, shallots and with lime wedges and Peanut Sauce on the side.
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and chillis and cook for 3 minutes until onion is translucent.
Turn heat down to medium, then add peanut butter, coconut milk, kecap manis, soy sauce and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.
Use a handheld stick to puree (so the onion and chilli blends throughout the sauce - this is key). (See Note 2 for blending instructions) Stir through crushed peanuts and lime juice and simmer for 2 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving or to room temperature - it will thicken.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 46 g, Calories 66 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Protein 8.1 g, Fat 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 42 mg

CHICKEN SATAY (SATE AYAM)

Chicken Satay (Sate Ayam) image

Here is the chicken version of satay, where the peanuts are mixed with candlenuts. The dipping sauce is also used as a marinade to give the meat a more intense flavor. The same sauce can also be used with fish.

Provided by Anissa Helou

Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Grill Peanut Nut Chicken Dinner Chile Pepper Garlic Soy Sauce

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

For the marinade/sauce:
5 candlenuts or cashews, or 10 blanched almonds
5 cloves garlic
2 fresh chiles, cut into medium chunks
Sea salt
1 tablespoon ground coriander
Finely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup (75 g) raw peanuts, finely ground
1 tablespoon kecap manis (or 1 teaspoon sugar), plus more for the sauce
For the satay:
1 pound 10 ounces (750 g) boneless, skinless dark chicken meat, cut into long strips 1/4-inch (0.5 cm) thick

Steps:

Soak 14 medium bamboo skewers for 30 minutes in cold water.
To make the marinade: Put the candlenuts, garlic, chilies, and a little salt in a mortar and grind with a pestle until you have a fine paste-you can also do this in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl. Add the coriander, black pepper, and cayenne and mix well.
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the candlenut-garlic mixture and fry until lightly colored, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the peanuts and kecap manis and fry for another couple of minutes. Let cool.
Prepare a charcoal fire in an outdoor grill or preheat the broiler to high.
To prepare the satay: Marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes or longer, then scrape the marinade off the chicken before threading it equally onto the skewers. Grill or broil for 3 minutes on each side, or until completely cooked through.
Meanwhile, scrape the leftover marinade into a small saucepan. Add 1/2 cup (125 ml) water and a little more kecap manis (or a little sugar) and bring to a boil over medium heat. Transfer to a small bowl and serve as a dipping sauce with the grilled chicken.