Chicken Satay
Recipe by
Keane
Sweet Chicken Satay is a popular Southeast Asian dish made of marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection over charcoal or an open flame.
Prep Time
50 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
2
Ingredients
- ✓500g chicken thighs or breasts, cut into thin strips or bite-sized pieces
- ✓2 cloves garlic, minced
- ✓2 shallots (or ¼ onion), finely chopped
- ✓1 tsp ground coriander
- ✓1 tsp turmeric powder
- ✓1 tbsp soy sauce or kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
- ✓1 tbsp lime juice
- ✓1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ✓1 tsp salt
- ✓½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken into small cubes or thin strips for skewering.
- 2
In a bowl, mix garlic, shallots, turmeric, coriander, soy sauce, lime juice, oil, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Add chicken into the marinade, mix well, and cover.
- 4
Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours for better flavor.
- 5
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- 6
Grill over charcoal or a grill pan for 2–3 minutes per side or until cooked and slightly charred.