Kajang Satay Skewers
Charred chicken and shrimp skewers glazed with a quick peanut sauce spiked with chili and lime. Kajang-style satay hits in 15 minutes with just a hot skillet.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ½ lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp chili paste (sambal oelek or sriracha)
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 8 skewers wooden or metal skewers (8-inch)
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 5 minutes. Thread chicken and shrimp alternately onto each skewer.
- 2
Season skewers generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Sear skewers 2 minutes per side until edges char and shrimp pink.
- 4
While skewers cook, whisk peanut butter, chili paste, lime juice, and coconut milk in a bowl until smooth.
- 5
Transfer skewers to a plate. Pour peanut sauce into the same skillet and warm over low heat, stirring, 90 seconds.
- 6
Return skewers to the skillet and coat in sauce. Serve hot with lime wedges and extra sauce for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- wooden or metal skewers (8-inch)
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- whisk
- tongs
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