20-Min Kajang Satay with Peanut Sauce
Grilled chicken and shrimp skewers glazed with a spiced peanut sauce, inspired by Malaysia's famous street satay. Ready in 20 minutes with a broiler or grill pan.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g

Ingredients
6 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 10 minutes. Pat chicken or shrimp dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Thread chicken or shrimp onto skewers. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, chili paste, and 3 tbsp water until smooth and pourable.
Step 4
Heat a broiler or grill pan on high for 2 minutes. Lightly oil the surface.
Step 5
Broil or grill skewers 3 inches from heat, 3 minutes per side, until edges char slightly and centers cook through.
Step 6
Brush satay with peanut sauce on both sides during the last minute. Serve hot with extra sauce for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- 8 bamboo skewers
- broiler pan or grill pan
- whisk
- small mixing bowl
- pastry brush
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.



