Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Satay Ayam)
Description
Satay ayam is a sweet and salty Indonesian peanut sauce. Serve with pan-fried or grilled chicken skewers for an irresistible summer appetizer.
Ingredients
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1 pound chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 pinch ground white pepper
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1 tablespoon sunflower seed oil
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24 wooden skewers
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1 cup water
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5 tablespoons peanut butter
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2 tablespoons kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon lime juice
Directions
1
Combine chicken thighs, 3/4 teaspoon salt, white pepper, and sunflower seed oil in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
2
Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning during cooking.
3
Bring water, peanut butter, kecap manis, brown sugar, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan; stir to combine. Remove from heat and add lime juice; transfer peanut sauce into a bowl.
4
Thread marinated chicken onto skewers; brush 2 tablespoons of peanut sauce over chicken skewers.
5
Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange chicken skewers in batches on the grill pan and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Serve skewers with remaining peanut sauce.