Main Course

Sate Ayam

Name: Sate Ayam
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indonesian
Ingredients: 500 g chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes; 120 g peanut butter smooth, unsweetened; 2 pcs shallot finely chopped; 2 clove garlic minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp lime juice; 120 ml water warm; 0.5 tsp chili flakes (optional); 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 pcs lime wedge (optional)

This traditional Indonesian grilled chicken skewer recipe features tender pieces of chicken marinated in a rich, flavorful peanut sauce. The skewers are grilled to perfection, offering a smoky char and juicy interior. Serve with extra peanut sauce and a squeeze of lime.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 464 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten, milk, nuts, peanuts, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

500 gchicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes

peanut sauce

120 gpeanut butter, smooth, unsweetened
2 pcsshallot, finely chopped
2 clovegarlic, minced
2 tbspsoy sauce
1 tbspbrown sugar
1 tbsplime juice
120 mlwater, warm
0.5 tspchili flakes(optional)

marinade

1 tbspvegetable oil

garnish

1 pcslime wedge(optional)

Equipment

grill · tongs · bowl · whisk

The method

Step by step

1
Combine the peanut butter, shallot, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, warm water, and chili flakes in a bowl for the peanut sauce.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the warm water is added gradually to help the peanut butter dissolve smoothly.
2
Stir the peanut sauce ingredients until well combined and smooth.
About 2 min
3
Take about half of the prepared peanut sauce and mix it with the chicken breast cubes and vegetable oil in a separate bowl.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
4
Cover the chicken mixture and refrigerate it to marinate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Longer marination time results in more flavorful chicken.
5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: A charcoal grill will impart a more authentic smoky flavor.
6
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Don't pack the chicken too tightly, allow space for even cooking.
7
Grill the chicken skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Baste with a little extra peanut sauce during the last few minutes of grilling for added flavor and moisture.
8
Remove the sate ayam from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
About 3 min
9
Serve the sate ayam hot with the reserved peanut sauce and lime wedges for squeezing.

Per serving

Nutrition

74%Score

Calories: 463.6kcal
Protein: 47.4g
Carbs: 17.8g
Fat: 23.2g
Fibre: 2.7g
Sugar: 7.2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover sate ayam and peanut sauce in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat sate ayam in a microwave or oven until warmed through. Gently warm peanut sauce on the stovetop or in the microwave.