Peanut Chicken Satay

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.

Peanut Chicken Satay

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• Total Time: 15 mins
• Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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• 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 1/4 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

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Instructions

1. Sprinkle the chicken with curry powder and salt, toss to coat and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and 2–3 tablespoons of water.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the onion and cook for 1–2 minutes until softened.
4. Add the chicken, and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
5. 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.

• Author: Nicole
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Category: chicken
• Method: pan
• Cuisine: Asian