5 from 18 votes
Almond Butter Chicken Satay
Almond Butter Chicken Satay features chicken thigh pieces marinated in a mixture of almond butter, coconut aminos, lime, sesame oil, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha, then grilled on skewers for a savory, slightly spicy, and nutty flavor. The marinade tenderizes and coats the chicken, resulting in juicy skewers with a rich, complex taste.
Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
446 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446
% 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.