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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Singapore-Style Chicken Satay Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 24
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 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
About 30 minutes before serving, soak the skewers in water. Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 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.
- Calories 454.15 kcal High 23%
- Protein 63.06 g Good Source 126%
- Carbohydrate 13.47 g 5%
- Total Fat 15.46 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 2.62 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 461.02 mg High 154%
- Sodium 2606.75 mg High 113%
- Dietary Fiber 1.26 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.09 g --
- Added Sugars 1.26 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 208.94 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 3.83 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 462.38 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 30.3 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.47 mg Low Source 1%
- 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 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Singapore Style Chicken Satay Skewers is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Garlic, Ground Cumin, and Ground Ginger. Each serving provides about 454.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Singapore-Style Chicken Satay Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Ground Ginger, Ground Turmeric. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Singapore-Style Chicken Satay Skewers?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 454.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Singapore-Style Chicken Satay Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Singapore-Style Chicken Satay Skewers healthy?
- Singapore-Style Chicken Satay Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 454.15 calories and 63.06 g of protein, or 126% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2606.75 mg (113% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.62 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, 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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