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Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Satay Ayam)
These are chicken skewers from Indonesia. They use a sauce made from peanuts.
They are a good snack for summer. You can cook them on a grill or in a pan.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 3, 2026Share
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These are chicken skewers from Indonesia. They use a sauce made from peanuts.
They are a good snack for summer. You can cook them on a grill or in a pan.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 12
1 pound chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
0.75 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground white pepper
1 tablespoon sunflower seed oil
24 wooden skewers
1 cup water
5 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
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Mix the chicken pieces with 0.75 teaspoon salt, white pepper, and oil in a bowl. Put it in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours.
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Put the wooden skewers in water. This stops them from burning.
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Boil water, peanut butter, sweet soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and 0.5 teaspoon salt in a pan. Take it off the heat and stir in lime juice.
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Put the chicken on the skewers. Brush 2 tablespoons of the sauce on the meat.
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Heat a pan on medium-high. Cook the sticks for 1 to 2 minutes per side until the meat is not pink. Serve with the rest of the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 22g
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Saturated Fat 5g
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Cholesterol 70mg
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Sodium 1339mg
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Total Carbohydrate 9g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 25g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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