Description
Halal Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is a traditional Southeast Asian dish featuring thin strips of marinated chicken threaded onto wooden skewers, grilled over heat, and served with a thick, savory peanut dip. The meat is seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices like turmeric, garlic, coriander, and cumin. The hallmark golden hue comes directly from ground turmeric, giving the skewers their iconic visual appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Satay
- 1½ lb (700 g) halal boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or halal-certified soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Peanut Sauce
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp chili sauce or sambal, optional
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2–3 tbsp warm water, as needed
For Serving
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro
- Sliced cucumber
- Crushed roasted peanuts
- Extra chili sauce, optional
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine oil, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, turmeric, coriander, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken strips and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 4 hours.
- Prepare the skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes. Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers.
- Make the peanut sauce: Combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, chili sauce, and garlic in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring until smooth. Add warm water a little at a time until you reach your preferred consistency.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the skewers for about 3–4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and the chicken reaches 165°F/74°C internally.
- Serve: Arrange the chicken satay on a platter. Garnish with cilantro and crushed peanuts and serve warm with the peanut sauce, lime wedges, and cucumber slices.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 skewers
- Calories: ~390 kcal
Keywords: Halal chicken satay recipe, grilled halal chicken skewers, halal chicken satay dip, Indonesian halal satay