Indisch-Nederlandse Kip Saté met Pindasaus en Nasi (Dutch-Indonesian Peanut Chicken Skillet) – Authentic Netherlands Recipe

A cornerstone of modern Dutch culinary culture: sweet-soy marinated chicken smothered in warm spiced peanut sauce.

Country of Origin
🇳🇱 Netherlands (Western Europe, Europe)
Dietary Profile
omnivore
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
18 min
Difficulty
Easy
Signature Staples
Seared marinated chicken thigh skewers, Fragrant nasi goreng rice, Crisp cucumber atjar pickle, Creamy roasted peanut sauce, Ketjap manis (sweet soy)

Ingredients for Indisch-Nederlandse Kip Saté met Pindasaus en Nasi (Dutch-Indonesian Peanut Chicken Skillet) (4 Servings)

  • 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared marinated chicken thigh skewers, prepped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups fragrant nasi goreng rice, washed and trimmed
  • 1 cup crisp cucumber atjar pickle
  • 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with creamy roasted peanut sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp traditional Netherlands seasoning (ketjap manis (sweet soy), ginger, garlic, sambal)
  • 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. Whisk together creamy roasted peanut sauce, ketjap manis (sweet soy), ginger, garlic, sambal, cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant Netherlands marinade.
  2. Coat seared marinated chicken thigh skewers and fragrant nasi goreng rice thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
  4. Sear seared marinated chicken thigh skewers and fragrant nasi goreng rice for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
  5. Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with crisp cucumber atjar pickle, and serve immediately.

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