Singapore Satay

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A delicious Asian satay marinade and sauce for chicken and beef.

Submitted by Bob MacDonald
Updated on November 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 large red onion, chopped

  • 2 large garlic cloves, chopped

  • 3 stalks lemon grass, chopped

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil

  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric

  • 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • salt and black pepper to taste

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin

  • 12 wooden or bamboo skewers

Directions

  1. In a large nonreactive bowl, stir together the onion, garlic, lemon grass, soy sauce, peanut oil, turmeric, brown sugar, cumin, ginger, salt, and pepper. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of marinade in a small bowl, and refrigerate until cooking time. Mix the chicken breasts into the remaining marinade, stir to coat well, and marinate in refrigerator overnight.

  2. About 30 minutes before serving, soak the skewers in water. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.

  3. Remove the chicken breasts from the bowl, and discard the used marinade. Cut each chicken breast on the diagonal into 6 long strips, and thread a chicken strip onto one of the soaked skewers. Grill the skewers, turning frequently and basting with the reserved marinade, until the chicken is cooked through with brown, crispy edges, 5 to 8 minutes per skewer.

Cook’s Note

For beef, slice meat into thin slices and tenderize with a fork. Trim away any fat and gristle. Marinate, slice, and thread onto skewers as for chicken.

Make extra marinade, reduce in a saucepan over high heat for about 5 minutes, and strain to make a dipping sauce for the satay.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

222 Calories
7g Fat
14g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 222
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 1865mg 81%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 27g 53%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 498mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.