Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce brings tender, marinated chicken to the grill for a lightly charred exterior and juicy bite. The creamy, slightly sweet peanut sauce with hints of soy, garlic, and lemon adds depth and balance. Serve these flavorful skewers for a casual dinner, weekend cookout, or as a standout party appetizer.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 22
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, tomato sauce, peanut oil, garlic, black pepper, and cumin.
- 2
Add the chicken to the mixture and stir to coat.
- 3
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, but not overnight, as this will make the meat too dark.
- 4
Preheat the grill to high heat.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic until lightly browned.
- 6
Stir in water, peanut butter, soy sauce, and sugar, then cook and stir until well combined.
- 7
Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and set aside.
- 8
Lightly oil the grill grate.
- 9
Thread the chicken onto skewers and discard the marinade.
- 10
Grill the skewers for about 5 minutes per side, until the chicken juices run clear.
- 11
Serve with the peanut sauce.
- Calories 395.1 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 45.19 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 12.72 g 5%
- Total Fat 19.49 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 3.21 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 162.04 mg High 54%
- Sodium 1247.01 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 2.54 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 8.2 g --
- Added Sugars 1.66 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 11.96 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.66 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 521.81 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 5.02 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.44 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Ground Cumin, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 395.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Ground Cumin, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce?
- About 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 395.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce healthy?
- Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 395.1 calories and 45.19 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1247.01 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.21 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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