· Since the main ingredient of chicken satay is chicken meat, it contains a lot of protein. Proteins function to build up, maintain our body tissues and replace those tissues which are old or being damage. Proteins also important for antibodies and hemoglobin producing in our body
· Satay also contained the 3 types of macronutrients, which are fats, carbohydrates and proteins. These 3 nutrients are very important to us, which they are used by our body to generate energy.
· Chicken satay is cooked by using the method of barbecue instead of frying with oil. Therefore, the chicken fat in the satay will be removed from satay during the process of barbecue. Chicken fat is a type of fat that high in saturated fat which may contribute to cardiovascular disease and cause obesity.
· The fat in satay is mainly saturated fat, which is relatively stable under high temperature compare to unsaturated fat. Therefore, during barbecuing the satay, this fat will not oxidized easily and hence it is more safety for us to consume.
· Chicken satay also contains vitamin B1, B2 and B3. These vitamins B are needed for energy metabolism which involves carbohydrates, fats and proteins, proper digestion, and healthy nervous system.
Chicken satay contains not less amount of iron. Iron is important raw material to produce red blood cell in our body for transporting oxygen throughout our body. Iron also is a component of myoglobin in muscle, which provides energy for muscle contraction.
The ingredients which use to make the marinade for satay also have a lot of physiological benefit:
· Turmeric powder is added to chicken satay. It is natural liver detoxifier. It also helps to prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Turmeric also is a very powerful natural medicine which has been used by Chinese and Indian for many years, as anti-inflammatory agent to treat various types of diseases including menstrual difficulties, bloody urine, hemorrhage and chest pain.
· Lemon grass helps to detoxify the liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and the digestive tract. It helps to remove uric acid, cholesterol, excess fats and other toxic substances from our body. It is also a good “medicine” to relieve insomnia or stress. Shallot is a good cleanser to help kidney eliminate toxic from body. Besides that, shallot is also a good anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anti-allergenic agent. In addition, shallot contains two types of sulphur compounds Allypropyldisulphine (APDS) and flavoniods. These two compounds have been found helping in reducing the chance of developing cancer.
