Best 9 Healthy Chicken Satay Recipes

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When looking for a flavorful and nutritious meal that is sure to satisfy, few dishes compare to a healthy rendition of chicken satay. Originating from Indonesia, this beloved dish combines the tender chewiness of marinated chicken with the rich and savory flavors of a peanut sauce. With the right ingredients and techniques, creating a wholesome chicken satay at home can be a breeze. This article will guide you through the process of crafting a healthy version of this classic dish, providing tips on selecting leaner cuts of chicken, incorporating a variety of colorful vegetables, and creating a flavorful peanut sauce without compromising nutritional value.

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CHICKEN SATAY



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Why go out for Thai food when you can make it at home? These delicious Thai-style chicken satay are made of chicken marinated in a peanutty sauce, and then grilled.

Provided by BROWNYN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup lemon or lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, curry powder, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and refrigerate. Let the chicken marinate at least 2 hours, overnight is best.
  • Preheat a grill to high heat.
  • Weave the chicken onto skewers, then grill for 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 693.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CHICKEN SATAY



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Make and share this Chicken Satay recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Chicken

Time 14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon fish sauce
16 bamboo skewers
oil or coconut milk
peanut sauce (recipe #63210)
fresh cilantro leaves
romaine lettuce leaf

Steps:

  • Cut thin (1/4-inch) slices that run the length of the chicken breast (each slice will be 1 inch by 4 inches by 1/4 inch approximately) to get 16 slices.
  • If you find it difficult to cut thinly through fresh meat, leave it in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to harden slightly and then slice.
  • Place the chicken strips in a plastic freezer bag.
  • Add all the marinating ingredients and gently toss until well mixed.
  • Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 2 to 24 hours.
  • When ready to cook the satays, stir chicken in its marinade and then thread each slice onto a skewer, working the skewer in and out of the meat, down the middle of the slice, so that it stays in place during grilling.
  • Baste the chicken with oil or coconut milk and grill on a barbecue or under the broiler.
  • Cook for not much more than 2 minutes each side, turning fairly often to prevent unnecessary burning, and baste one more time with oil or coconut milk.
  • The satays are done when they have turned golden brown and crispy along the edges.
  • Serve on lettuce leaves, decorated with fresh cilantro leaves, and accompanied by a small bowl of Peanut Sauce on the side.

CHICKEN SATAY



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup apple juice, microwaved until warm
1/4 to 1/3 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari, your preference
2 teaspoons red curry paste
8 to 10 chicken tenders (about 3/4 to 1 pound total)

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the apple juice, peanut butter, soy sauce and the red curry paste.
  • Add the chicken tenders to the heated grill and cook, about 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Remove from the grill and top with the sauce.

CHICKEN SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h40m

Yield 20 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 pounds chicken tenders
1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon curry powder
4 dashes hot sauce, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil
Juice of 2 limes
Kosher salt
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Cut the chicken tenders into 2-inch pieces and put in a large container. Whisk together the yogurt, curry powder, hot sauce, garlic, shallot, ginger and some salt in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken, cover and marinate, refrigerated, for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, soak the wooden skewers in water.
  • When ready to cook the chicken, heat a grill pan over medium heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread 2 pieces onto each skewer. Grill the chicken until cooked through with nice grill marks, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let cool. Cover and refrigerate.
  • For the peanut sauce: In a small pot, heat the oil. Cook the curry powder, garlic, shallot and ginger until the aromatics are soft. Scrape this into a blender and add the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, hot chili oil, lime juice and a pinch of salt. Blend, adding the hot water a little at a time to thin it and make it smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate.
  • To serve, put a bowl or ramekin of the peanut sauce in the center of a round serving plate. Arrange the skewers in a circular pattern around the bowl with the meat facing toward the center. Sprinkle with the cilantro.

CHICKEN SATAY



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This recipe is part of Food Editor Barney's 'cooking with kids' series. Here, Barney and his daughter Maisie make chicken skewers with peanut sauce

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Main course

Time 40m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

small piece ginger
2 garlic cloves
zest and juice 1 lime
1 tsp clear honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mild curry powder
3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
500g pack skinless chicken breast fillets
165ml can coconut milk
1 tsp vegetable oil
cooked rice and lime wedges, to serve
1 cucumber
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp golden caster sugar
sweet chilli sauce (optional)
bunch coriander leaves picked (optional)

Steps:

  • KIDS the writing in bold is for you. GROWN-UPS the rest is for you. Make a yummy marinade. Peel the ginger and help them to finely grate it and tip it into a bowl. Repeat with the garlic and lime zest. Halve the lime and get your child to juice it, then mix it in a bowl with the honey, soy, curry powder and peanut butter. Get them to give it a good mix, adding a small splash of water if it's too stiff, then help them spoon two-thirds of the mix into a small pan. Set aside for Step 4.
  • Now for some chicken bashing! Put the chicken in the sandwich bag, one breast at a time, getting your child to flatten each one with a rolling pin or a meat mallet - this isn't essential, but they like doing it.
  • Mix the chicken with the marinade you made. Cut the chicken into strips, tip it into the remaining third of the peanut-butter mix, then get your child to stir well. Cover with cling film and chill until required. This can be done up to 3 hrs ahead.
  • Cook your tasty sauce. While the chicken is marinating, pour the coconut milk into the pan and get your child to stir together with the peanut butter mix. The sauce needs to be heated gently and stirred - suitable for confident seven- or eight-year olds, under strict adult supervision.
  • 'Sew' the chicken onto the skewers. The chicken needs to be threaded into 'S' shapes onto the skewers. Get your child to thread the skewers away from themselves, being careful of the sharp points. Younger ones might find this a little fiddly, so they could just push on small chunks.
  • Paint the tray with oil and cook the chicken. Heat the grill to high and get your child to brush a baking tray with oil. They can then line up the skewers on the tray. Grill the skewers for about 10 mins, turning occasionally, until lightly charred.
  • Make cucumber ribbons with a peeler. Using a swivel-blade peeler, get your child to peel the cucumber into a bowl, then carry on peeling the cucumber flesh into ribbons until they get to the seeds. Repeat with each side of the cucumber.
  • Mix a dressing for the cucumber. Get your child to mix the vinegar and sugar until the sugar dissolves - explain what dissolves means. Add the sweet chilli, if using, then pour over the cucumber. Add coriander if your child likes it, or serve on the side for the grown-ups. To serve, put the skewers on a platter, the sauce and salad in bowls, and serve with rice and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

EASY CHICKEN SATAY



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Savory chicken served on skewers with a slightly sweet peanut sauce.

Provided by Shannon :)

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 2h45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup coconut milk
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch strips
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon curry powder
½ cup creamy peanut butter
¾ cup chicken stock
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Salt to taste
10 (6 inch) wooden skewers, or as needed, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Steps:

  • Stir together 1/2 cup coconut milk, garlic, 1 teaspoon curry powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper until the sugar has dissolved. Toss marinade with the chicken, cover, and marinate for at least 2 hours.
  • Bring 1 cup coconut milk, 1 tablespoon curry powder, peanut butter, chicken stock, and 1/4 cup brown sugar to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and soy sauce; season to taste with salt.
  • Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, then grill 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Serve with warm peanut sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 39.6 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 571.3 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

HEALTHY CHICKEN SATAY



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Traditional satay sauce is very rich and very high in fat. This version reduces the fat by over half, and reduces the saturated fat by 76%!

Provided by hard62

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 8 skewers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

400 g chicken breasts, skin and fat removed
8 bamboo skewers
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 cup lite evaporated milk
1/4 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Chicken.
  • Soak bamboo skewers in cold water. Cut chicken into cubes or strips and thread onto skewers. Brush with a little oil and barbecue or grill until cooked.
  • Satay sauce.
  • Heat not stick saucepan; add garlic and onion and cook over medium heat for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until sauce has thickened. If you like a smooth sauce, process or sieve until smooth. Serve with grilled chicken skewers on rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.9, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 64.5, Sodium 199.7, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 23

CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Satay Skewers Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, spring onions, garlic, ginger, fresh Serrano chilies, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, soy sauce, lime, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, peanuts, coconut milk, Bamboo or wooden skewer

Provided by Evelyn Liu

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

¾ cup creamy peanut butter
¾ cup coconut milk
4 spring onions, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled
10 g ginger, peeled
2 fresh Serrano chilies, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 lime, juiced
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
⅓ cup peanuts, chopped
½ cup coconut milk
Bamboo or wooden skewer

Steps:

  • In a food processor, blend the peanut butter, coconut milk, spring onions, garlic, ginger, chilies, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, soy sauce, and lime juice into a smooth paste; this should make about 2 cups. Reserve half of the marinade and pour the other half over the chicken thighs. Mix and chill for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Skewer the marinated chicken onto bamboo skewers, then arrange the skewers so their ends rest on the edges of the baking tray, allowing the chicken to be suspended. Bake the chicken skewers for 15-20 minutes, until slightly dark brown on the edges and cooked through.
  • With no oil in the pan, toast the chopped peanuts on low to medium heat, stirring constantly until the peanuts turn golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Add in the reserved marinade and the coconut milk. Stir and cook until thick and very aromatic, 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken skewers with the sauce on the side.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 808 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CHICKEN SATAY



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This golden chicken satay recipe is marinated and grilled, then served with a zesty Thai-style peanut butter sauce. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup 2% milk
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon each ground coriander, ground turmeric and ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE:
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 green onions, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon coconut extract

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; cut lengthwise into 1-in.-wide strips. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the milk, garlic, brown sugar, seasonings and extract. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients until blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Drain and discard marinade. Thread two chicken strips onto each metal or soaked wooden skewer. , Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with peanut butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and make the cooking process smoother.
  • Choose the right chicken: For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. These cuts are lean and cook quickly.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs will help to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor.
  • Use a hot grill: A hot grill will help to sear the chicken and create those delicious grill marks.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken satay is best when it is cooked through but still juicy. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Serve with a variety of dipping sauces: Chicken satay is traditionally served with a peanut sauce, but you can also try other sauces, such as a sweet and sour sauce or a hoisin sauce.

Conclusion:

Chicken satay is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. With a few simple tips, you can make chicken satay that is juicy, flavorful, and sure to impress your guests. So fire up your grill and give this recipe a try!

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