Chicken Satay Skewers
Chicken Satay Skewers are a popular Southeast Asian street food, most famously from Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. The dish features bite-sized pieces of chicken marinated in a fragrant blend of spices, including turmeric, lemongrass, and galangal, before being threaded onto skewers and grilled over charcoal. It is traditionally served with a rich, creamy peanut dipping sauce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat meal, with the chicken providing lean protein and the peanut sauce contributing healthy fats and calories. A typical serving of 4-5 skewers with sauce generally falls in the 300-400 calorie range.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Selenium | 25 µg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
Per 4 skewers (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Satay is a cultural icon, believed to have been inspired by Middle Eastern kebabs and adapted with local spices, showcasing a historical fusion of culinary traditions. The signature peanut sauce is a nutritional highlight, offering a good source of plant-based protein and monounsaturated fats alongside the meat.
