Indonesian Chicken Saté with Peanut Sauce

asian

Jan 1, 2021

Prep time: 60 min.

Cook time: 20 min.

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

Chicken Saté

Chicken thighs, 4-6 pieces cubed
Shallot, 1 diced
Garlic, 2-3 cloves diced
Coriander, ~1 tsp.
Cumin, ~1 tsp.
Turmeric, ~1/4 tsp.
Candlenut, 1/2 grated
Indonesian kecap, 2-3 tbs.
Sugar, ~1 tsp.
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fried shallots, as topping for individual serving
Fresh vegetables, like bell pepper, cucumber, and/or tomatoes.

Peanut Sauce

Vegetable oil, 1 tsp.
Shallot, 1 diced
Garlic, 1-2 cloves diced
Chunky peanut butter, 1 cup
Sambal oelek, 1-2 tbs.
Indonesian kecap, ~1 tbs.
Lemon, juice from half lemon
Sugar, 1 tsp.
Salt, to taste

Equipment

Bamboo skewers
Medium mixing bowl
Zester
9x13 glass pan
Small pot
Lemon squeezer

Prep

Cut chicken into 1 in. pieces
Dice shallots
Dice garlic
Grate candlenut
Soak skewers, at least 1 hour
Grease glass pan
Slice vegetables for serving

Instructions

In mixing bowl, combine: chicken cubes, shallots, garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric, candlenut, kecap, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cover and marinate overnight.
To make peanut sauce, heat small pot on medium-low, add oil and cook shallots and garlic until soft.
Mix in peanut butter, sambal, kecap, lemon juice, sugar and salt. Cook on low heat until hot, set aside.
Skewer chicken, arrange in glass pan.
Bake at 375F 10 minutes per side.
Broil for 2 minutes at the end.
Serve with fried shallots, fresh vegetables.