Chicken Satay
Moderate nutritional value
Indonesian grilled chicken skewers with a sweet soy and peanut sauce.
Chicken satay (sate ayam) is Indonesian thigh meat marinated in sweet soy sauce, shallot, garlic and coriander, grilled on bamboo skewers over charcoal and served with a thick peanut sauce with chili and lime. A 250 g plate with sauce has about 540 kcal, 39 g protein, 30 g fat, 23 g sugar and 1,100 mg sodium. Using half the sauce saves about 130 kcal.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16g | 28.6% |
| Fat | 12g | 17.1% |
| Carbs | 13g | 4.3% |
| Simple Sugars | 4.55g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 7.05g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 5.6% |
| Water | 58g | 2.3% |
| Calories | 217 | 9.6% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 3.53 | g | 17.6% |
| Monounsaturated | 5.2 | g | 20.8% |
| Polyunsaturated | 2.01 | g | 15.5% |
| Omega-3 | 0.603 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 1 | mg | 0.1% |
| DHA | 4 | mg | 0.4% |
| Omega-6 | 1.407 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.02 | g | 1.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 4.51 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.18 | mg |
| Selenium | 15.8 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 5.02 | mcg | 0.6% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.064 | mg | 5.3% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.134 | mg | 10.3% |
| vitamin B3 | 4.35 | mg | 27.2% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.312 | mg | 18.4% |
| vitamin B9 | 12.6 | mcg | 3.1% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.321 | mcg | 13.4% |
| vitamin C | 4.51 | mg | 5.0% |
| vitamin D | 0 (0 IU) | mcg | 0.0% |
| vitamin E | 1.18 | mg | 7.9% |
| vitamin K | 2.43 | mcg | 2.0% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 28.8 | mg | 2.9% |
| iron | 1.02 | mg | 5.7% |
| magnesium | 41.3 | mg | 10.3% |
| phosphorus | 172 | mg | 24.6% |
| potassium | 305 | mg | 11.7% |
| sodium | 440 | mg | 19.1% |
| zinc | 1.4 | mg | 12.7% |
| copper | 0.112 | mg | 12.4% |
| manganese | 0.32 | mg | 13.9% |
| selenium | 15.8 | mcg | 28.7% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 442 | mg | 63.1% | 155% |
| Isoleucine | 694 | mg | 49.6% | 130% |
| Leucine | 1241 | mg | 45.5% | 114% |
| Lysine | 1277 | mg | 60.8% | 150% |
| Methionine | 570 | mg | 54.3% | 139% |
| Phenylalanine | 1220 | mg | 69.7% | 167% |
| Threonine | 685 | mg | 65.2% | 154% |
| Tryptophan | 172 | mg | 61.4% | 147% |
| Valine | 726 | mg | 39.9% | 102% |
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Recipe
See full recipeIngredients
- Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless 600 g
- Kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) 5 tbsp (100 g)
- Shallots 5 (100 g)
- Garlic 5 cloves (20 g)
- Ground coriander 1 tsp
- Vegetable oil 3 tbsp
- Roasted peanuts, unsalted 100 g
- Red chilies 3 (30 g)
- Palm sugar 20 g
- Lime juice 2 tbsp
- Water 180 ml
- Salt 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken into 2 cm pieces; soak 20-24 bamboo skewers in water.
- 2
Grate 2 of the shallots and 2 garlic cloves and mix with the coriander, 3 tbsp of kecap manis and 1 tbsp of oil; toss the chicken in it and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
For the sauce, grind the peanuts to a coarse paste; blend the remaining shallots and garlic with the chilies.
- 4
Fry the shallot-chili paste in 2 tbsp of oil for 3 minutes, add the peanuts, water, palm sugar, salt and the remaining 2 tbsp of kecap manis and simmer, stirring, for 8-10 minutes until thick; stir in the lime juice.
- 5
Thread the chicken onto the skewers, 4-5 pieces each.
- 6
Grill over hot charcoal or under a hot broiler for 8-10 minutes, turning and brushing with the leftover marinade, until charred at the edges and cooked through.
- 7
Serve the skewers with the peanut sauce spooned over them.