20-Min Kajang Satay with Peanut Sauce
Grilled chicken and shrimp skewers glazed with a spiced peanut sauce, inspired by Malaysia's famous street satay. Ready in 20 minutes with a broiler or grill pan.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or shrimp
- 8 pieces bamboo skewers
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp chili paste or sambal oelek
Instructions
- 1
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 10 minutes. Pat chicken or shrimp dry with paper towels.
- 2
Thread chicken or shrimp onto skewers. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 3
Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, chili paste, and 3 tbsp water until smooth and pourable.
- 4
Heat a broiler or grill pan on high for 2 minutes. Lightly oil the surface.
- 5
Broil or grill skewers 3 inches from heat, 3 minutes per side, until edges char slightly and centers cook through.
- 6
Brush satay with peanut sauce on both sides during the last minute. Serve hot with extra sauce for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- 8 bamboo skewers
- broiler pan or grill pan
- whisk
- small mixing bowl
- pastry brush
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