Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Satay Ayam)
Satay Ayam features succulent, marinated chicken threaded onto skewers and seared until lightly charred, then served with a sweet-salty peanut sauce brightened by lime. The rich nuttiness and hint of caramel from kecap manis make it boldly flavorful yet quick to cook, ideal for weeknight dinners or sharing as an appetizer.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Satay Ayam), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix chicken thighs, 3/4 teaspoon salt, white pepper, and sunflower seed oil in a bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
- 2
Soak wooden skewers in water to keep them from burning during cooking.
- 3
In a small saucepan, bring water, peanut butter, kecap manis, brown sugar, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil, stirring to combine. Take off the heat and add lime juice; pour the peanut sauce into a bowl.
- 4
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers; brush 2 tablespoons of peanut sauce over the chicken skewers.
- 5
Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken skewers in batches on the grill pan until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Serve the skewers with the remaining peanut sauce.
- Calories 11693.08 kcal High 585%
- Protein 2290.43 g Good Source 4581%
- Carbohydrate 15.78 g 6%
- Total Fat 281.1 g High 360%
- Saturated Fat 5.74 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7726.07 mg High 2575%
- Sodium 20694.16 mg High 900%
- Dietary Fiber 2.87 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 11.47 g --
- Added Sugars 7.17 g Moderate 14%
- Calcium 10.04 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.43 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 8.61 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.43 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Satay Ayam) is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chicken Thigh, Lime Juice, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 11693.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Satay Ayam) made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chicken Thigh, Lime Juice, Minced Garlic, Peanut Butter. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Satay Ayam)?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 11693.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Satay Ayam) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Satay Ayam) healthy?
- Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Satay Ayam) has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 11693.08 calories and 2290.43 g of protein, or 4581% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 20694.16 mg (900% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.74 g (29% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.17 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Peanuts, Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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