20 minutes
These savory peanut butter chicken satay strips are perfect for a nutritious snack or a light meal. Paired with crisp cucumber and a sweet chilli dipping sauce, they are sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping health in check.
Chunky Peanut Butter, without palm oil or sugar
tablespoons
Garlic Clove, finely grated
each
Madras Curry Powder
teaspoons
Soy Sauce, a few shakes
teaspoons
Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets, cut into thick strips
0 oz
Cucumber, cut into fingers
pieces
Sweet Chilli Sauce, for serving
1. Prepare Satay Marinade
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of chunky peanut butter, 1 finely grated garlic clove, 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder, a few shakes of soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons lime juice. If the mixture is too thick, add a little boiling water until you achieve a consistency suitable for coating.
2. Marinate Chicken
Toss the chicken strips in the satay marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated.
3. Bake Chicken
Arrange the chicken strips on the prepared baking tray, spaced evenly. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked but remains succulent.
Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours, or, better yet, overnight. This ensures the flavors deeply penetrate the meat. Use a resealable plastic bag to ensure the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade.
Opt for chicken thighs over breasts. Thighs are more flavorful and less likely to dry out when grilled or broiled. If you do use chicken breasts, be extra careful not to overcook them.
A good satay sauce should have a balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. Use fresh lime juice for acidity, quality fish sauce for umami, and adjust the sweetness with palm sugar or brown sugar. Add a kick with fresh minced chili or chili sauce.
Always taste your marinade and peanut sauce before adding the chicken to make sure the flavors are balanced. It's easier to adjust the seasonings at this stage.
If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the chicken to prevent burning. When grilling, get your grill very hot before adding your skewers, and then let them cook undisturbed until they've developed a good char on one side before turning.
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