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Singapore-Style Chicken Satay Skewers

Singapore-Style Chicken Satay Skewers feature thinly pounded chicken soaked in a fragrant blend of lemongrass, soy, turmeric, and warm spices, then grilled for a lightly charred finish. The result is juicy, aromatic bites with gentle sweetness and spice, perfect for a casual dinner, backyard barbecue, or appetizer spread.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Singapore-Style Chicken Satay Skewers
  1. 1

    In a large nonreactive bowl, combine the onion, garlic, lemon grass, soy sauce, peanut oil, turmeric, brown sugar, cumin, ginger, salt, and pepper. Set aside about 2 tablespoons of the marinade in a small bowl and refrigerate it until cooking. Add the chicken breasts to the remaining marinade, stir to coat thoroughly, and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.

  2. 2

    About 30 minutes before serving, soak the skewers in water. Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. 3

    Remove the chicken breasts from the bowl and discard the used marinade. Slice each chicken breast diagonally into 6 long strips, then thread a strip onto one of the soaked skewers. Grill the skewers, turning often and basting with the reserved marinade, until the chicken is cooked through with browned, crispy edges, 5 to 8 minutes per skewer.