Satay Ayam (Chicken Satay)

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the garlic, salt and pepper in a deep bowl and mash them to a paste with the back of a spoon.
2. 2
   Mix in the soy sauce, molasses and lime juice.
3. 3
   Add the chicken cubes and toss until they are evenly coated.
4. 4
   Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. 5
   Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread it tightly, 4 or 5 pieces at a time, on small skewers (preferably Oriental wooden skewers about 6 inches (15 cm) long).
6. 6
   Brush the oil evenly over the chicken.
7. 7
   Cook over charcoal (traditional) or under the kitchen broiler for 5 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is crisp and brown.
8. 8
   Serve at once, with the meat still on the skewers, accompanied by katjang sauce presented separately in a bowl.