Quail Breast Satay
Quail Breast Satay is a Southeast Asian-inspired dish featuring tender quail breast meat marinated in a blend of spices, grilled on skewers, and typically served with a rich peanut dipping sauce. The marinade often includes ingredients like lemongrass, turmeric, garlic, and coconut milk, while the sauce is made from peanuts, soy sauce, and lime. It's a popular street food and appetizer in countries like Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and moderate in fat, with minimal carbohydrates unless the dipping sauce is very sweet. It provides essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the quail meat, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-350 kcal per serving depending on the sauce and cooking method.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Zinc | 2.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 mcg |
Per 4 skewers (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Quail meat is considered a delicacy in many Asian cultures and is prized for its rich flavor and tender texture. Nutritionally, quail breast is leaner than chicken and contains higher concentrations of certain minerals like iron and phosphorus per gram.
