These popular Malaysian  BBQ Skewers sell like hot cakes and it’s no  wonder really… They are  awesomely delicious. Smoky and exotic with a special combination of spices and ingredients that provides that ‘melt in mouth’ sensation. There are many variations of Satay really.  This is one of my favorites. This is one awesome Chicken Satay recipe! . I’ve also got the delicious Satay Peanut Sauce recipe to go with these tasty skewers. Scroll down for the video.
Chicken Satay Recipe | Malaysian Chicken Skewers
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Recipe Name: Chicken Satay Recipe | Malaysian Chicken Skewers
Recipe Type: Chicken / BBQ/ Malaysian
Author: Shana c/o Recipes ‘R’ Simple
Prep time:Â
Marination – 4 hours  up till Overnight
Cook time:
Total time:Â
Yield: (6-8 servings)
Prep time:Â 15
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Ingredients:
- 600Â gm boneless chicken fillet cut into thin long strips (You may use chicken breast cut into (1 1/2 x 10 x 1cm) Â strips also.
- 1 stalk Lemongrass, to be used for basting
- Oil for basting and grilling, as required (Sunflower oil etc..)
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 8 Shallots, peeled
- 4 large cloves of Garlic, peeled
- 1 1/2 tsp juicy fresh, young ginger, peeled
- 1 1/2 tsp Galangal, peeled and pounded
- 1 tsp fresh Turmeric root(3/4 tsp turmeric powder may be used as a substitute)
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Fennel seeds
- 2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 1/4 Tbsp Palm sugar (Gula Melaka) (Do not use more, unless you like the skewers very sweet, maybe substituted with brown sugar)
- 1/2 cup Sunflower/ Peanut oil
- 1 rounded Tbsp Tamarind pulp (soaked in 1/4 cup hot for 10 minutes)
- Salt, to taste
For Serving:
- Onions, cut into square slices
- Sliced Cucumber
- Satay Peanut Sauce
Step by Step Images for Chicken Satay Recipe | Malaysian Chicken Skewers
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Extracting the Tamarind Solution -
Lemon Grass Basting ‘Brush’ -
Soak Skewers before grilling 
‘Preparing our Smoking Pot’ -
Piping hot. Blow on it till entire piece turns white. 
Pour oil to smoke it! 
Apply weight and let sit till smoke dies down. -
Thread by twisting, spiral pleating and scrunching! 
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Grill first side 1-2 min -
Check if ready to flip with spatula -
Grill second side -
Grill the sides briefly
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Key Ingredients:Â Chicken, Shallots, Galangal, Ginger, Garlic, Turmeric, Lemongrass, Tamarind, Palm Sugar, Spices, Salt, Oil.
Let us know if you tried –Â Â Chicken Satay Recipe | Malaysian Chicken Skewers
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I tried the chicken satay tonight. Loved it. Will tried your satay sauce next time. Thanks for the satay recipes. :). Loved the video too.
So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you and thanks for dropping by to let me know how it turned out. Appreciate it.
Oooo mesti cuba! Btw how many sticks can I yield from 600g meat as per recipe?
Hi, 10-12 hefty skewers, or if you’re making them really thin, 20…