Best 7 Chicken Satay Salad Recipes

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## Chicken Satay Salad: A Culinary Symphony of Southeast Asian Flavors

Embark on a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with our tantalizing chicken satay salad. This delectable dish combines the vibrant flavors of marinated chicken, a creamy peanut sauce, and a refreshing medley of vegetables. Our recipe offers two irresistible variations: a classic version featuring succulent chicken thighs and a vegetarian alternative with tender tofu. Both options are generously topped with a homemade peanut sauce, creating a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Accompanying the main ingredients, a symphony of crisp cucumber, vibrant red onion, and succulent cherry tomatoes adds a refreshing crunch and vibrant color to the salad. As a finishing touch, roasted peanuts sprinkle on top, adding a delightful textural contrast and nutty flavor. Dive into the vibrant world of Southeast Asian cuisine with our chicken satay salad - a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN AND SHRIMP SATAY WITH COCONUT PEANUT SAUCE AND FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD



Chicken and Shrimp Satay with Coconut Peanut Sauce and Fresh Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Brad Sorenson

Time 2h25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

3 Thai chiles, sliced thin
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 orange, zested and juiced
1 orange, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Mirin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 8 cubes
8 shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tail removed
2 tablespoons peanut oil
5 Thai chiles, sliced thin
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
5 tablespoons peanut butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
Fresh Vegetable Salad, recipe follows:
2 cups Napa cabbage, washed and julienned
1 small red pepper, julienned thin
1 small yellow pepper, julienned thin
1 small red onion, julienned thin
1 cup snap peas, julienned thin
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Juice of 1 orange
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the chiles, cilantro, orange zest, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, Mirin, salt, pepper, chicken and shrimp. Toss all to coat well. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, to make the coconut peanut sauce: Heat a saucepot over medium heat and add the peanut oil. Add the chiles and garlic and toast until dark brown but not burnt. Add the rice wine vinegar and reduce by half. Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the peanut butter and mix well to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan.
  • Grill the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side and shrimp 2 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the chicken and shrimp from the grill. Let the chicken rest for a minute, then assemble the skewers with 2 pieces of chicken and 2 shrimp on each skewer. Serve the skewers over vegetable salad, with a bowl of coconut peanut sauce for dipping.
  • Just before serving, combine the cabbage, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, snap peas, cilantro, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, peanut oil, and red wine vinegar in a large bowl. Taste the salad, then season with salt, and pepper, to taste.

SATAY CHICKEN SALAD WRAPS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h38m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, pounded, cut into 1-inch strips
3 tablespoons peeled, roughly chopped ginger
3 tablespoons roughly chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 tablespoon fish sauce
3 tablespoons peanut oil
3/4 cup julienne red onion
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup julienne red bell pepper
1/2 cup julienne bok choy
3/4 cup mung bean sprouts
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Asian Mayonnaise, recipe follows
6 naan wraps, purchased
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped cilantro leave
2 teaspoons finely chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Put the chicken into a resealable gallon-size plastic bag and pound with the flat side of a meat tenderizer to a thickness of 1/2-inch. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the peanut oil, to a food processor, fitted with the bottom blade or a blender, and pulse 5 to 6 times for 2 seconds each or until well blended. Using a new resealable gallon-size plastic bag, add the chicken and the marinade, mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • While the chicken is marinating, prepare the Asian Mayonnaise.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and wipe off the excess with a paper towel. Heat a large saute pan over high heat and add 3 tablespoons peanut oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken, stirring frequently for 3 to 4 minutes. Once cooked through, remove the chicken to a plate and keep warm. To the same pan add the red onions, carrots, red bell peppers, and bok choy and saute for 2 minutes longer. Add in the mung bean sprouts, ginger and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Spread all of the naan with the Asian Mayonnaise and top with the chicken satay saute. Roll and serve immediately.
  • In a small, nonreactive bowl, combine all the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes.

"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.

GRILLED CHICKEN SATAY WITH CUCUMBER SALAD



Grilled Chicken Satay with Cucumber Salad image

Pair cool and crunchy cucumbers in a light vinaigrette with grilled chicken skewers, made easy with prepared peanut sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup Asian peanut sauce
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups thinly sliced peeled seedless cucumbers
1/3 cup halved thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cocktail peanuts
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions (2 medium)
3/4 cup Asian peanut sauce

Steps:

  • Soak 8 (10-inch) wooden skewers in water 30 minutes. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place 1/2 cup peanut sauce in medium bowl; set aside. Cut chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Thoroughly coat chicken slices with sauce in bowl; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • In another medium bowl, stir together cucumber salad ingredients; set aside.
  • Remove chicken from bowl; discard peanut sauce. On each skewer, thread 4 to 5 chicken slices. Place skewers on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • To serve, divide cucumber salad among 4 serving plates. Top with chicken skewers and toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Skewers and 1/4 of the Salad and Toppings), Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED CHICKEN SATAY SALAD



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

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 flour tortilla, cut in half, then cut crosswise into 1/8 inch strips
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/4 pounds)
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
1/3 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Arrange tortilla strips in single layer on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 7 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, make peanut satay dressing.
  • Beat vinegar, peanut butter, peanuts, sugar, oils, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in small bowl with whisk until smooth and creamy.
  • Place chicken in resealable plastic bag; add 3 tablespoons dressing. Seal bag; turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Refrigerate remaining dressing.
  • Brush grill rack with oil. Grill chicken covered, 10-15 minutes until juice is no longer pink.
  • Cut chicken into strips.
  • Toss remaining salad ingredients in large bowl. Toss with chicken and remaining dressing.
  • Divide salad among 6 plates. Sprinkle with tortilla strips.

CHICKEN SATAY SALAD SAMMIES



Chicken Satay Salad Sammies image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds thin cut chicken breast meat (cutlets)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Grill seasoning (recommended: Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick) or coarse salt and pepper
3 rounded tablespoons chunky peanut butter
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce, Tamari, eyeball it
1/4 cup apple juice, eyeball it
2 teaspoons hot sauce, eyeball it
1 lime, juiced
1/4 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced lengthwise then cut into sticks
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups shredded lettuce, iceberg or hearts of romaine
4 crusty rolls, Kaiser's or subs, split

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan or large nonstick skillet to medium high to high heat. Coat chicken in oil and grill seasoning and cook 3 minutes on each side in 2 batches. Pile up meat and shred it with a sharp knife.
  • Place peanut butter in a medium, microwave safe bowl and soften in the microwave on high for 20 seconds. Whisk soy, apple juice, hot sauce and lime juice into peanut butter. Toss chicken with satay sauce. Combine shredded veggies. Place 1/4 of veggies on sandwich bottoms and top with 1/4 satay chicken mixture. Set the bun tops in place and serve or wrap for travel.

CHICKEN SATAY SALAD



Chicken Satay Salad image

With the microwave and five ingredients, you can prepare this Thai-inspired salad in 10 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages (6 oz each) refrigerated cooked chicken breast strips
3/4 cup Thai peanut sauce
1 bag (5 oz) mixed salad greens
1 cup julienne carrots (from 10-oz bag)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In medium microwavable bowl, mix chicken and peanut sauce. Cover; microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
  • Divide salad greens and carrots evenly among 4 plates. Top with chicken mixture and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For the best flavor and texture, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. You can also use pre-cooked chicken, but make sure it's fully cooked before adding it to the salad.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and oil will help it stay moist and tender. You can marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Cook the chicken properly: The chicken should be cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. You can cook the chicken in a pan, on the grill, or in the oven.
  • Make the satay sauce: The satay sauce is the key to the flavor of this salad. It's made with a combination of peanut butter, coconut milk, and spices. You can adjust the spiciness of the sauce to your liking by adding more or less chili powder.
  • Assemble the salad: Once the chicken and satay sauce are ready, you can assemble the salad. Toss the chicken, satay sauce, vegetables, and herbs together until well combined.

Conclusion:

Chicken satay salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple tips, you can make this salad like a pro. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying salad, give chicken satay salad a try.

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