Almond Butter Chicken Satay
User Reviews
5
Almond Butter Chicken Satay
Description
This recipe begins by marinating cubed boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a blend of almond butter, coconut aminos, lime juice, sesame oil, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha, delivering layers of umami, acidity, nuttiness, and mild heat. The chicken is refrigerated for at least one hour to absorb the flavors before threading onto skewers.
Cooking is done on a greased grill pan over medium heat, turning every two minutes and brushing additional marinade on the chicken. After about 12 minutes, the chicken pieces develop a caramelized exterior while remaining tender inside.
These skewers work well as appetizers, snacks, or part of a meal, offering a satisfying bite with a balance of richness from almond butter and tangy spice from the marinade. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.
Substitutions are possible for chicken breast instead of thighs, soy sauce instead of coconut aminos, and other nut butters in place of almond butter, accommodating preferences or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- avocado oil for greasing the pan
Instructions
- At least 1 hour prior to cooking soak wooden skewers in water and marinate the chicken
- To marinate, combine almond butter, coconut aminos, lime juice, sesame oil, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha in a large mixing bowl. Cube the chicken thighs and add to the mixing bowl with the marinade. Toss to coat the thighs and place in the fridge to marinate
- After at least 1 hour of marinating, remove from the fridge and slide the chicken onto the skewers - save any excess marinade
- Heat a greased grill pan over medium heat
- Add the chicken to the warm grill pan and rotate every 2 minutes. As you rotate the skewers brush on any extra marinade
- Continue cooking and rotating until you have cooked the skewers for 12 minutes total
- Remove from the heat and enjoy! store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs if preferred.
- Use soy sauce instead of coconut aminos if unavailable.
- Any nut butter can replace almond butter to vary the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3g | |
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1162mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 737mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
