Chicken Satay

Name: Chicken Satay
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 1 h 29 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 10.5 oz chicken, cut into small bite-sized pieces; 2 medium shallots, peeled; 7 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 lemongrass stalks, white part only, sliced; 1 oz fresh ginger, peeled and sliced; 1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 1/2 tsp fennel powder, or ground fennel; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; salt, to taste; sugar, to taste; 1 to 2 tbsp oil, optional, for a juicier marinade; peanut sauce, for serving

PublishedJun 18, 2026

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Juicy marinated chicken, warm spices, and peanut sauce make this satay a favorite for sharing.

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Add the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, and ginger to a blender or food processor. Blend into a smooth paste. Add a little water if needed to help it blend.
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Place the chicken pieces in a bowl. Add the blended paste, turmeric powder, fennel powder, ground cumin, salt, sugar, and oil if using.
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Mix well until the chicken is fully coated with the marinade.
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Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour. For deeper flavor, marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
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Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
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Heat a grill pan, charcoal grill, or nonstick pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken satay for about 9 minutes, turning often, until cooked through and lightly charred on the edges.
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Serve warm with peanut sauce on the side.

Chicken Satay

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