Sate Plecing — Spicy Lombok Chicken Skewers
Charred chicken skewers coated in a fiery chili-garlic paste, served with crispy rice cakes and soup. This Lombok classic comes together in under 20 minutes with a sheet-pan sear and a quick-blended sauce.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Blend chilies, garlic, salt, and lime juice until a rough paste forms, ~90 seconds.
Step 2
Toss chicken cubes with the chili paste until fully coated. Let sit 2 minutes.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
Step 4
Add chicken in a single layer. Sear 3–4 minutes per side until edges char and chicken cooks through.
Step 5
Warm lontong in the skillet alongside the chicken in the last minute, stirring gently.
Step 6
Serve chicken and lontong on a plate alongside krupuk. Drizzle any pan juices over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- blender or food processor
- 12-inch nonstick skillet
- cutting board and knife
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