Name: Sate Ayam (Chicken Satay, 6) + Peanut Sauce + Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 300 g skinless chicken breast, cut into 1‑inch cubes; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp turmeric powder; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp unsweetened natural peanut butter; 3 tbsp water; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; ½ tsp stevia or erythritol; 1 tbsp low‑sodium soy sauce; ¼ tsp red chili flakes; ½ cup cucumber, sliced; ½ cup carrot, julienned; ½ cup red cabbage, shredded; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves; 2 lime wedges

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
In a bowl combine chicken cubes with olive oil, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt; mix well and let marinate 10 minutes.
2
Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked bamboo skewers.
3
Preheat a grill pan or grill to medium‑high heat and cook skewers 4‑5 minutes each side until chicken is cooked through.
4
For the peanut sauce, whisk together peanut butter, water, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, stevia (if using), and chili flakes until smooth; adjust thickness with a little more water if needed.
5
Arrange cucumber, carrot, and red cabbage on a plate; drizzle a small amount of the peanut sauce over the salad and sprinkle cilantro.
6
Serve the grilled chicken satay with remaining peanut sauce on the side and lime wedges for squeezing.

*Pro Tips

1
Use skinless chicken breast to keep saturated fat low
2
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 10 min to prevent burning
3
Control portion of peanut sauce (≈2 tbsp) to limit calories and carbs
4
Add extra non‑starchy veggies to increase fiber and lower glycemic impact

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Chicken provides lean protein without carbs; the recipe uses unsweetened peanut butter and a low‑glycemic sweetener instead of sugar, keeping the sauce low in simple carbs. Portion control of the sauce (≈30 g) limits added fats and calories. The side salad adds fiber which helps blunt glucose spikes. Use low‑sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium intake.

⚠️ This recipe is AI-generated and screened for general diabetic suitability. It is not medical advice and has not been individually reviewed by a clinician. Ingredient choices and portion sizes affect blood glucose differently for each person — confirm with your doctor or registered dietitian before relying on it, especially if you take insulin or other glucose-lowering medication.

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