Easy Satay Chicken With Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinating time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4
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Calories
477 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Easy Satay Chicken With Rice
Description
Easy Satay Chicken uses bite-sized chicken thigh pieces soaked in a marinade made from peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce variations, sweet chili or honey, fish sauce, coconut milk, curry powder, and lime juice. After marinating for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours, the chicken is threaded onto soaked wooden skewers and grilled to cook through while acquiring a slightly smoky glaze from the marinade.
The cooking method produces chicken that is tender and coated with a thick peanut-based sauce. The accompanying warmed peanut dipping sauce enhances the dish's nutty, savory profile. This meal is complemented by rice and vegetables such as ribbons of cucumber and carrot or steamed green beans to add freshness and texture contrast.
Serving suggestions include arranging skewers over rice with sauce drizzled on top or plating components separately with sauce on the side. The dish benefits from a squeeze of fresh lime and optional fresh herbs or peanuts to add brightness and crunch. Adjust grilling times based on chicken piece size for even cooking.
The marinade can be prepared in advance and stored refrigerated for up to three days; leftovers with peanut sauce should be reheated gently. Nutrition facts exclude rice and vegetables, focusing on the chicken and sauce components.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 12 wooden skewers
- 1 pound chicken thighs (or breast) chopped into small pieces (they don’t really need to be an exact size, just don’t make them too big - 2 to 3 cm wide / long is about right)
For the marinade / dipping sauce
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter either smooth or crunchy
- 2 cloves garlic crushed or chopped roughly
- 2 inches ginger chopped roughly or grated, fresh
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or any soy sauce if you don't have light, light
- 1½ tablespoons kecap manis Indonesian sweet soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce or honey if you don't want too much spice
- ½ tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 lime juice only
To serve
- rice veggie ideas: ribbons of raw cucumber & carrot, steamed broccoli, green beans
- vegetables veggie ideas: ribbons of raw cucumber & carrot, steamed broccoli, green beans
- lime wedges, for squeezing over
- peanuts optional, fresh, or mint; for scattering over at the end
- Coriander optional, fresh, or mint; for scattering over at the end
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak in water while you're preparing the marinade.
- Put all the marinade / sauce ingredients together in a food processor and pulse until well blended.
- Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers (about 4 or 5 pieces per skewer). Lay the skewers side by side in a long dish (a baking dish works).
- Pour half of the marinade / sauce over the chicken skewers, keeping the wooden ends clean if possible. Turn a little to coat well, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (overnight if you like).
- Grill (UK) / Broil(US) the skewers for a few minutes on each side.
- Meanwhile, gently heat the peanut sauce and prepare your rice and vegetables.
- Serve 3 skewers per person with the rice/vegetables and peanut sauce. Top with lime wedges, peanuts and/or fresh mint/coriander if you like.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time depending on chicken piece size to avoid under- or overcooking.
- Serve skewers either drizzled with peanut sauce over rice or with sauce on the side for dipping.
- Chicken can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance for deeper flavor.
- The peanut sauce can be made and refrigerated up to 3 days ahead for convenience.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 742mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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