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Malaysian Chicken Sate (Satay)
Please note that prep time does not include the 12 hours for marinading.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Malaysian
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes minutes
Total Time 23 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Author International Cuisine
- 4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
- For the marinade
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 3 stalks lemongrass white parts only
- 6 shallots peeled
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- also need:
- Skewers about a dozen soaked in water
- 1 cucumber cut into bite size pieces
- 1 small red onion sliced
Cut the chicken into strips or small cubes
Using a mortar and pestle, blend the marinade ingredients except the oil, until a paste is formed .
Add in the oil and mix well (alternatively a food processor or blender could be used)
Put the marinade in a zip lock bag or air tight container and coat the chicken pieces thoroughly.
Put in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours but overnight is best.
Put the pieces of marinated chicken on the soaked skewers
Grill for about 3-4 minutes per side until cooked and tender.
Serve hot with cucumber and onion slices and some peanut sauce