Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Description
This recipe for Chicken Satay involves coating chicken strips with peanut oil and a blend of spices including ground cumin, kosher salt, ground ginger, and curry powder. After marinating briefly in the refrigerator, the chicken is threaded onto skewers and grilled over medium-high heat until cooked through, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a slight char.
The accompanying peanut dipping sauce is prepared by simmering a mixture of creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, sriracha, and water until thickened and then cooled. This sauce offers a creamy texture and a balance of sweetness, acidity, and mild heat that contrasts the grilled chicken.
The satay can be cooked on an outdoor grill or a grill pan, or alternatively baked in the oven if grilling is not an option. This flexibility allows for preparation based on available equipment while maintaining the essence of the dish.
Ingredients
For The Chicken Satay
- 3 chicken breast cut into long strips
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon curry powder
For The Peanut Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon sriracha hot sauce
- ¼ cup water
- peanut to taste, chopped
Instructions
For The Chicken Satay:
- Mix the spices together and set aside. Toss the chicken in the peanut oil then stir in the spices.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Thread onto skewers and place on the grill.
- Grill on medium high heat for 5-6 minutes on each side.
For The Peanut Dipping Sauce:
- In a small saucepan mix together the ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook 1 to 2 minutes to thicken. Set aside and bring to room temperature.
Notes
- Toss chicken pieces in peanut oil and spices, then refrigerate covered for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Grill chicken skewers over medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
- If no grill is available, baking in the oven is an effective alternative for cooking the satay.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1606mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 938mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 172IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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