How to cook Saté Chicken
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Prepare the chicken
When you buy chicken, wash it thoroughly with water, cut off the oily gland at the chicken’s tail to reduce the smell and fishiness.
Then, use coarse salt to rub on the chicken, next, cut a lemon in half and rub it on the chicken again, then rinse with water.
Finally, cut the chicken in half and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
Tip: Besides salt and lemon, you can eliminate the fishy smell of chicken by mixing vinegar and salt, then pouring the mixture over the chicken and rubbing it inside and out before rinsing with water.
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Marinate the chicken
Put the chicken in a pot, then add 150g of saté, lemongrass, chili, and garlic (minced), then mix well for the chicken to absorb the spices, and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
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Cook the chicken
Turn on the stove, add the marinated chicken to the pot, season with 2 teaspoons of cooking oil, 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 2 teaspoons of fish sauce, then mix the ingredients well.
After about 5 minutes, the marinating liquid starts to thicken, add 1 cup of water (rice bowl) and continue to cook the meat for about 10 minutes until the chicken stew boils and then you can turn off the heat.
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Final Product
Now the braised chicken with satay is complete. With an enticing aroma, the chicken is perfectly cooked, evenly infused with spices, and the spicy kick from the satay creates an appealing flavor for the dish. Eating this with white rice will be very delightful.
Tips for successfully making the dish
- When braising meat, you should braise it over high heat when adding seasonings, then lower the heat to braise the meat, letting it cook for another 3 – 5 minutes after the braising liquid boils before turning off the heat, which will help the meat be just right, not too tough and not too soft.
- You can replace water with fresh coconut water to make the dish sweeter and more delicious.
- While braising, remember to frequently skim off the foam to avoid affecting the flavor of the dish.
The above is a simple recipe to make satay braised chicken flavorful and delicious. Let’s make it and treat your family. Wish you success with this dish!
*Images and recipe referenced from the YouTube channel BÍCH THU
