Chicken Satay

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

12 minutes

Cuisine

Asian

Category

Ninja CRISPI

Tender, flavorful chicken skewers marinated with soy sauce, spices, aromatics and chilli, then cooked until juicy and lightly charred. Serve with a creamy Thai-style peanut dipping sauce.

 

Chicken Satay

Ingredients

  • For the chicken: Boneless chicken, chopped into small cubes – 450–500 g;
  • Green chilli, finely chopped – 2;
  • Small onion, finely chopped – 1;
  • Lemon zest – ½ lemon;
  • Garlic cloves – 3;
  • Ginger, grated – 5 g;
  • Brown sugar – 2 tsp (10 g);
  • Soy sauce – 3 tbsp;
  • Sriracha sauce – 2 tbsp (30 ml);
  • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp;
  • Cumin powder – 1 tsp;
  • Coriander leaves, chopped – 2 tbsp;
  • Chilli flakes – as desired;
  • Wooden skewers – as needed.
  • OPTIONAL: For the Thai-style peanut sauce: Peanut butter – 40 g;
  • Soy sauce – 1 tbsp;
  • Vinegar – 1 tbsp;
  • Schezwan sauce – 1 tbsp;
  • Lemon juice – ½ lemon;
  • Honey – 2 tbsp;
  • Kashmiri red chilli powder – ¼ tsp;
  • Garlic powder – ¼ tsp;
  • Water – as needed to make a smooth slurry.

Directions

  1. Add chicken, green chilli, onion, lemon zest, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander leaves and chilli flakes to a bowl.

  2. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto wooden skewers.

  4. Take ninja Crispi large glass container, put crisper plate on it. Place the chicken skewers on it.

  5. Cook for 12 minutes at ROAST function, turning the skewers halfway through cooking for even browning.

  6. Meanwhile, prepare the peanut sauce by mixing peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, Schezwan sauce, lemon juice, honey, Kashmiri red chilli powder and garlic powder. Add water gradually and mix until smooth and dipping consistency.

  7. Serve the hot chicken satay with the peanut dipping sauce.