Best 7 Indonesian Peanut Chicken Salad Recipes

GADO GADO (INDONESIAN SALAD WITH PEANUT SAUCE)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Bring to simmer then cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly so the bottom doesn't catch, until it thickens. If too thick, just add more water - should be able to drizzle it (see video for thickness).
• Taste and adjust as follows: lime for more sour, salt, sugar for sweet.
• Cover and keep warm.
• Bring a saucepan of water to the boil.
• Add potatoes and cook for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to colander to drain.
• Cook beansprouts for 3 minutes or until just wilted. Transfer to colander, press out excess water.
• Add spinach, push under to submerge - will instantly wilt. Remove, transfer to colander, press out excess water.
• Slice into 0.75 x 5 cm / 1/3 x 2" slices (or thereabouts).
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook tempeh 2 min on each side until deep golden and crispy. (Tofu ~ 1 1/2 min)
• Either make one platter for sharing, or individual. Vegetables and egg can be served warm or at room temp, sauce should be served warm (it thickens when cool).
• Place vegetables and tempeh on serving plate, top with egg.
• Pour sauce into serving bowl.
• Serve Gado Gado Salad with peanut sauce, peanuts for sprinkling, fresh chillies and prawn crackers on the side.

INDONESIAN PEANUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the onion, water, peanut butter, chili sauce, salt, cayenne and pepper; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 4-5 hours. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with peanuts, red pepper and, if desired, julienned green onions.

INDONESIAN-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add the white part of the scallions, the mint, cilantro, red pepper, minced chile pepper and sprouts. Toss together.
• Combine the lime juice, ginger, garlic, fish sauce and cayenne. Stir together. Add the peanut butter, and combine well. Whisk in the buttermilk. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Line a platter with the lettuce leaves. Toss the chicken mixture with the dressing, and arrange over the lettuce. Sprinkle the peanuts and the scallion greens over the top, and serve.

CHILLED PEANUT CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• START THE WATER: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• POACH THE CHICKEN: Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a simmer in a medium skillet. Whisk in the peanut butter, then add the chicken. Cook over medium-low heat at a bare simmer until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a plate; continue to simmer the sauce until thickened and reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. Take off the heat and whisk in the vinegar, soy sauce, Sriracha, and scallions. Cool slightly.
• COOK THE NOODLES: Add the rice noodles to the boiling water and cook until almost tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Drain the noodles very well, tossing with tongs to release as much water as possible. Snip the noodles with scissors a few times to cut the long strands.
• TOSS THE SALAD: Toss the noodles with the romaine, cucumbers, bell pepper, half of the cilantro, and just enough dressing to coat. Season with salt. Divide among 4 bowls and top with the chicken. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and garnish with the remaining cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

INDONESIAN PEANUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• For the chicken:.
• Combine the cream of coconut, lime juice, vegetable oil, soy sauce, 2 cloves crushed garlic, and 1/8 tsp ground red pepper; stir well. Set marinade mixture aside.
• Cut each chicken breast half into 4 pieces. Add the chicken to the marinade; toss gently. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
• Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes, or use metal skewers. Remove the chicken from the marinade; discard marinade. Thread the chicken onto skewers.
• Grill over medium hot coals (350 to 400 degrees) for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until the chicken is done. Serve with the peanut sauce.
• Peanut Sauce:.
• Combine all the ingredients, stirring well. (Makes 3/4 cup).

INDONESIAN PEANUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in 12-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook chicken in oil about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides. Cover and cook over low heat about 20 minutes or until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Remove chicken from skillet with tongs.
• Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet; heat over medium heat. Cook onion in drippings, stirring occasionally, until tender; reduce heat. Stir in peanut butter, chili sauce and red pepper. Gradually stir in water, stirring constantly, until peanut butter is melted.
• Add chicken. Spoon sauce over chicken. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, spooning sauce frequently over chicken, until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with peanuts and bell pepper.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUTS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix chicken and 1/4 cup of the dressing; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes to marinate.
• In 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Remove chicken from marinade with slotted spoon and add to skillet; discard remaining marinade. Cook and stir chicken 4 to 6 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center. Remove from heat. Add remaining 1/2 cup dressing; stir to mix.
• Divide cabbage and spinach among 4 serving plates. Top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with onions and peanuts. If desired, serve with additional dressing.