Mouthwatering Keto-Friendly Indonesian Lunch: Spicy Peanut Chicken Skewers with Cucumber Salad (Nasi Goreng Tofu) & Creamy Avocado Sauce

Allergens

Nuts (peanut), Gluten (potential cross-contamination in ingredients)

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1
• inch cubes
• 1/2 cup natural unsalted peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (Indonesian chili paste)
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• For the Cucumber Salad:
• 2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• For the Creamy Avocado Sauce:
• 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, sambal oelek, coriander, cumin, paprika, white pepper, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
2. Thread chicken cubes onto skewers and season with salt.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken skewers until browned on all sides, about 4 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the peanut butter mixture and cook for 2 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and slightly thickened.
5. Return chicken skewers to the skillet and coat with the peanut sauce. Cook for another 3 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
6. In a large bowl, mix together cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, basil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine.
7. For the avocado sauce, blend avocado, almond milk, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, and a pinch of pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.
8. To serve, place cucumber salad on a platter and top with chicken skewers. Drizzle with the peanut sauce and avocado sauce. Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.

Chef’s Insight

To enhance the keto-friendliness of this dish, ensure you use gluten-free soy sauce alternatives and monitor portion sizes carefully.

Notes

Adjust the spiciness of the dish to your preference by adding more or less sambal oelek. - Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for added nutrition and fiber.