Chicken Satay

General

• Source: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-chicken-satay/
• Number of people: 6
• Prep time: 50 minutes
• Cook time: 10 minutes
• Marinate: overnight

Ingredients

Satay

• 2 lbs. (1 kg) boneless and skinless chicken thigh and leg meat
• Bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water for 2 hours
• 1 cucumber, cut into small pieces
• 1 small onion, quartered
• oil, for basting

Marinade

• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 stalks lemongrass, white parts only
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 6 small shallots or pearl onions, peeled
• 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon salt or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons sugar or honey

Procedure

1. Cut the chicken meat into small cubes. Set aside.
2. Blend all the he Marinade ingredients in a food processor. Add a little water if needed.
3. Combine the chicken and the Marinade together, stir to mix well. Marinate the chicken for 6 hours in the fridge, or best overnight. When ready, thread 3-4 pieces of the chicken meat onto the bamboo skewers.
4. Grill the chicken satay skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until the meat is fully cooked and the surface is nicely charred, on both sides. Baste and brush with some oil while grilling. Serve hot with peanut sauce the fresh cucumber pieces and onions.

Best with Peanut satay sauce