Best 2 Sesame Chicken Satay Recipes

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Sesame chicken satay is a popular dish in many parts of the world, and for good reason. This dish is a delicious and savory combination of sweet and tangy sauce, tender chicken, and nutty sesame seeds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the necessary steps to create a mouthwatering sesame chicken satay that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

"ONO-LISHIOUS": GRILLED SESAME CHICKEN SATAY PAPAYA SALAD WITH HOISIN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h31m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

4 to 6 large chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces hoisin sauce (found in international section in grocery store)
4 to 5 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cooking sherry
12 to 16 skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 15 to 20 minutes)
1/2 cup roasted white and black sesame seeds
1 ripened papaya
1/2 lime, juiced
Mixed greens
1/2 cup fresh large diced tomatoes
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 small Maui sweet onion - sliced
2 cloves garlic
4 -6 sprigs fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
Freshly cracked pepper

Steps:

  • For the Chicken Satay: Combine the first 8 ingredients to coat chicken. Let marinate for 2 hours. Skewer 3 to 4 cubes of chicken per stick. Sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds. Set aside before grilling.
  • For the Papaya Salad: Cut papaya in half, seed and skin. Cut papaya into quarters, then cut into thin slices. Squeeze the lime juice over the papaya and arrange on plate over mixed greens.
  • For the "Hoisin" Balsamic Vinaigrette: Combine the first set of ingredients in blender. With blender on, emulsify by adding oil slowly until well blended. Add salt, sugar and pepper, to taste. Set aside.

SESAME CHICKEN SATAY



Sesame Chicken Satay image

Provided by The Hearty Boys

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 50 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup rice wine vinegar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Sesame oil
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
25 chicken tenders, halved on the bias
1/2 cup chopped scallions plus 2 tablespoons, for garnish
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 cup black sesame seeds, for garnish
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine vinegar, peanut butter, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, to taste, sugar and ginger in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until smooth. Toss 1 1/2 cups of the peanut butter mixture with the chicken tenders in a bowl until the chicken is well coated. Spread the chicken out in a baking pan in a single layer. Bake until the tenders are firm to the touch, about 30 minutes. Let cool.
  • Thread a skewer into each tender. Arrange on a platter and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped herbs. Put the remaining sauce into a small bowl and serve.

Tips:

  • To make the sesame chicken satay, you will need chicken breasts, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and cornstarch. You will also need bamboo skewers, sesame seeds, and peanut sauce for serving.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and marinate them in the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar for at least 30 minutes.
  • Thread the chicken pieces onto the bamboo skewers and cook them over a medium-high heat until they are cooked through. You can grill them, pan-fry them, or bake them in the oven.
  • Sprinkle the chicken satay with sesame seeds and serve with peanut sauce.
  • To make the peanut sauce, you will need peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar. Simply whisk all of the ingredients together until smooth.
  • You can also add other vegetables to the chicken satay, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
  • If you don't have bamboo skewers, you can use metal skewers or even toothpicks.
  • Serve the chicken satay with your favorite dipping sauce, such as peanut sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or hoisin sauce.

Conclusion:

Sesame chicken satay is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken satay can be cooked over a grill, in a pan, or in the oven, making it a versatile dish that can be cooked in any season. Serve the chicken satay with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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