Indonesian-style Spicy Chicken Sate with Cucumber Sate Ayam Pedas with Cool Cucumber Relish and Spicy Peanut Sauce Ingredients: For the Chicken Sate: 1 ½ lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce) 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 teaspoons brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground turmeric ½ teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Bamboo skewers, soaked in water For the Peanut Sauce: ½ cup roasted peanuts (or ½ cup smooth peanut butter) 2 cloves garlic 1 small red chili (adjust to heat preference) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon kecap manis 1 teaspoon lime juice ¼ cup water (or as needed for desired consistency) For the Cucumber Relish: 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar Pinch of salt Optional: thinly sliced red onion or red chili Directions: In a large bowl, combine all chicken marinade ingredients. Add chicken cubes and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight for deeper flavor). While marinating, blend all peanut sauce ingredients until smooth. Add water gradually until you reach a pourable consistency. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, salt, and cucumber slices. Let sit for 15–30 minutes to pickle lightly. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto soaked skewers. Grill over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side, or until nicely charred and cooked through. Serve hot with peanut sauce drizzled on top or on the side. Add a spoonful of cucumber relish for a refreshing balance. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Marinating Time: 1 hour | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #indonesianfood #sateayam #grilledchicken #chickenskewers #spicypeanutsauce #asianbbq #southeastasianflavors #indonesiancuisine #satayrecipes #streetfoodstyle #easyasianrecipes #kecapmanis #peanutsauce #cucumberrelish #chickenbbq #marinatedchicken #skewerrecipes #grillingseason #spicygrilledchicken #chickensatay Fire up the grill! These Indonesian Spicy Chicken Sate skewers are loaded with flavor and perfect with cool cucumber relish.

Indonesian Nasi Goreng with Chicken Authentic Indonesian Chicken Fried Rice with Sweet Soy and Aromatic Spices Ingredients: 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old 250g boneless chicken breast or thighs, diced 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 red chilies, sliced (adjust to taste) 2 tablespoons kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional) 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup shredded cabbage or bean sprouts 2 green onions, sliced Fresh cucumber and tomato slices, for garnish Fried shallots, for garnish Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside. Add remaining oil to the wok. Sauté onion, garlic, and chilies until fragrant and onions are translucent. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in shrimp paste (if using), ground coriander, soy sauce, and kecap manis. Mix well. Add cooked rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry to combine all ingredients evenly and heat through. Return scrambled eggs to the wok and add shredded cabbage or bean sprouts. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with sliced cucumber, tomato, green onions, and crispy fried shallots. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #nasigoreng #indonesianfood #chickenfriedrice #asiancuisine #indonesianrecipes #friedrice #kecapmanis #streetfood #quickdinner #spicyfriedrice #comfortfood #foodblogger #homemademeals #chickenrecipes #easyrecipes #flavorfulmeals #wokcooking #asiancooking #friedricerecipe #deliciousdinner Taste the authentic flavors of Indonesia with this delicious Chicken Nasi Goreng — sweet, savory, and perfectly spiced fried rice!