Chicken Satay Plate Recipe
Indonesian grilled marinated chicken on the skewers (6) served with our signature peanut sauce, sweet soy sauce, pickled cucumber, white rice and fried shallots on top.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Peanut Sauce
Serving Ingredients
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, mix coconut milk, soy sauce, turmeric powder, ground coriander, minced garlic, brown sugar, lime juice, and salt to create the marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for best flavor.
Preparing the Peanut Sauce
- 3
Mix the Sauce Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, chili flakes, and water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Heat the Sauce
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cooking and Serving
- 5
Prepare the Rice
Cook the white rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside.
- 6
Fry the Shallots
In a frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add thinly sliced shallots and fry until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Skewer the Chicken
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 8
- 9
Prepare the Cucumber Salad
In a bowl, mix sliced cucumber with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- 10
Plate the Dish
On a plate, serve the grilled chicken skewers alongside white rice, drizzle with sweet soy sauce, top with fried shallots, and serve with peanut sauce and pickled cucumber on the side.