Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce (Indonesian/Bali)

Many South East Asian countries have a version of Satay Chicken. This Indonesian version is the easiest, you can get everything you need from the supermarket and it is SO tasty. This peanut sauce is thick and chunky, not a thin dipping sauce. Because I like to DOLLOP the sauce on!

Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce (Indonesian/Bali)

Ingredients :

CHICKEN

• 1 lb / 500g chicken thigh fillets (skinless and boneless)
• 2 1/2 tbsp kecap manis (thick sweet soy sauce - see Note 1)
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter , melted
• 12 - 14 small bamboo skewers , soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

PEANUT SAUCE

• 1 tbsp cooking oil (peanut, canola, vegetable)
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 small or 1/2 large onion , diced (red, brown, yellow or white)
• 3 birds eye chillis , sliced (or sub with hot sauce)
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 1 cup coconut milk (full fat is better, but light is ok)
• 2 1/2 tbsp kecap manis (Note 1)
• 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup crushed unsalted roasted peanuts (buy crushed or chop your own)
• 1 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

GARNISH (OPTIONAL)

• Crushed peanuts
• Lime wedges
• Sliced shallots/scallions

Instructions :

CHICKEN

1. Cut the chicken into 1.5cm/0.5" cubes. Thread onto skewers - 4 to 5 pieces per skewer.
2. Combine kecap manis and butter, then brush onto chicken.
3. Cook the skewers on a hot BBQ (outdoor grill) or on the stove in a large non stick fry pan (add a splash of oil, and make sure the skewers will fit in the pan). Grill/broiler would also work.
4. Serve, garnished with crushed peanuts, shallots and with lime wedges and Peanut Sauce on the side.

PEANUT SAUCE

1. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and chillis and cook for 3 minutes until onion is translucent.
2. Turn heat down to medium, then add peanut butter, coconut milk, kecap manis, soy sauce and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.
3. Use a handheld stick to puree (so the onion and chilli blends throughout the sauce - this is key). (See Note 2 for blending instructions) Stir through crushed peanuts and lime juice and simmer for 2 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving or to room temperature - it will thicken.

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