Malaysian-Style Chicken Satay Skewers
Malaysian-Style Chicken Satay Skewers feature juicy, spice-kissed chicken with a subtle funk from belachan and a gentle sweetness from brown sugar. Notes of galangal, coriander, and cumin create a warm, aromatic profile that’s perfect for sharing. Serve these skewers hot off the broiler or grill as an appetizer at gatherings or as a flavorful main with peanut sauce and cucumber on the side.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves60
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Malaysian-Style Chicken Satay Skewers, 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
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the chicken cubes into a large bowl.
- 2
Add the onions, brown sugar, garlic, shrimp paste, galangal powder, coriander, cumin, anise seed, black pepper, and turmeric to a food processor and process into a smooth paste. Transfer the paste to the bowl with the chicken and mix well to coat the chicken.
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- 4
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil.
- 5
Thread the chicken onto bamboo skewers, leaving room to hold the skewers, and arrange the skewers on the baking sheets.
- 6
Broil in the preheated oven until the top is browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and flip all the skewers. Return to the oven and broil the second side until browned, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 43.77 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 8.04 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 1.58 g 1%
- Total Fat 0.57 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 21.3 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 18.7 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 1.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 4.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.35 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 9.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.26 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.09 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.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Malaysian Style Chicken Satay Skewers is made with 10 ingredients and serves 60. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Anise Seed, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 43.77 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Malaysian-Style Chicken Satay Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Anise Seed, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Galangal. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Malaysian-Style Chicken Satay Skewers?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 43.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Malaysian-Style Chicken Satay Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Malaysian-Style Chicken Satay Skewers healthy?
- Malaysian-Style Chicken Satay Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 43.77 calories and 8.04 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It contains Shellfish, 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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