Looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that’s bursting with flavour? Look no further than my homemade Peanut Chicken Satay! Tender chicken pieces are stir-fried and coated in a mouthwatering peanut sauce. This dish is the perfect combination of sweet, salty and spicy. Plus, it’s a healthy meal you can whip up in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy nights. I like to serve it with rice and ingredients that add freshness and crunch, such as cucumber, coriander (cilantro), fresh chilli, crushed peanuts and lime wedges.
Can you make Peanut Chicken Satay ahead of time?
Peanut Chicken Satay is best made fresh, but you can prepare the chicken in advance to make this an extra speedy dinner.
Is Peanut Chicken Satay suitable for leftovers?
Peanut Chicken Satay leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave until piping hot. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water to loosen the sauce if needed. Not suitable for freezing.
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Peanut Chicken Satay
Thanks to this simple Peanut Chicken Satay recipe, now you can make your favourite takeout at home in just 15 minutes. Boneless chicken thighs are cooked until tender, then combined with a delicious satay sauce featuring peanut butter, curry powder, sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, garlic and rice vinegar. Serve topped with crunchy chopped peanuts and steamed rice.
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (or chicken breast)
- 1 tsp mild curry powder
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- ⅓ cup (90 g) natural smooth peanut butter
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) sweet chilli sauce (or substitute with ¼ cup sugar or honey)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- Rice, cucumber, coriander (cilantro), fresh chilli, crushed peanuts and lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Sprinkle the chicken with curry powder and salt, toss to coat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and 2–3 tablespoons of water.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the onion and cook for 1–2 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken, and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Turn the heat off and stir through the peanut sauce. Add 2–3 more tablespoons of water to loosen the sauce if required. Serve with rice, cucumbers, coriander, fresh chilli, crushed peanuts and lime wedges.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
This dish is best made fresh, but you can prepare the chicken in advance to make this an extra speedy dinner.
LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave until piping hot. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water to loosen the sauce if needed. Not suitable for freezing.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: chicken
- Method: pan
- Cuisine: Asian
Debbie says:
Great recipe my family loved it, they said “you can make that again.” It was so quick and easy definitely a recipe to keep
Nicole says:
Hi Debbie, ahhh, those words are so great for a family cook to hear, aren’t they! So happy this was a hit for you and thanks also for the rating. Nic x
LW says:
Holy satay goodness!!! Great recipe and so easy to make!
Nicole says:
Hi Lizzie! Wonderful to hear this was a hit for you. Thanks so much for the rating, Nic x
Trudy says:
Absolutely delicious although I made a few tweaks. Added some Soya sauce and some cornflour to chicken along with curry powder, made chicken bouncy and soft. Fried off in sesame oil for extra flavour. Added in some peppers for extra veg and half can half fat coconut milk. Squeeze of lime added at the end. So aromatic and tasty, this will definitely keep me away from takeaway.
Nicole says:
Hi Trudy, I love hearing how you made and tweaked the recipe and thrilled that it was a hit for you! Thanks also for the rating! Nic x
Larissa says:
So delicious and so easy. I did it like a stir-fry – cooked it in the wok; added carrot, broccoli and baby corn, served on Jasmine rice
Nicole says:
So glad you enjoyed this, Larissa, and I love hearing how you cooked and served it! Thanks for the rating, Nic x
Janelle says:
Absolutely delicious and by far the best satay I have made at home! Easy to make and so tasty, you will love it and we all did!
Nicole says:
This is wonderful to hear, Janelle! So happy you enjoyed it and thanks for the rating, Nic x
Aliza says:
This is ace! Perfect amount of kick, great consistency in the sauce, just yum!! Will definitely make again…and again…and again!
Claire says:
This is so good. A new go to recipe for me!
Katie says:
Very simple tasty recipe thank you. Can I ask why it’s not suitable for freezing?
Nicole says:
Fantastic to hear, thanks so much for your lovely message! After freezing I found that the chicken dried out a little bit! Nic x
Gai Forrest says:
Amazing tasty and quick dinner Ticked all the boxes
Sonia says:
This dish was absolutely delicious – huge hit with my family. My only suggestion would be to heat up the peanut sauce separately in a small pot before pouring it over the chicken, as I found that the sauce was still too thick and chunky otherwise even after adding some extra water to it. But regardless still tasted so delicious and fresh, especially with the lime.
jobell says:
This was absolutely delicious!! Thank you so much!
melissa says:
We really enjoyed this meal, delicious and easy