Embark on a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with this tantalizing Chicken Satay with Grilled Vegetable Couscous. Succulent chicken skewers, marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, are grilled to perfection, offering a smoky and flavorful delight. The accompanying grilled vegetable couscous provides a vibrant and wholesome complement, featuring a medley of tender vegetables tossed in a zesty dressing. This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a healthful and satisfying meal that caters to diverse dietary preferences.
With options for gluten-free and vegan variations, this recipe caters to various dietary needs, ensuring everyone can savor the delectable flavors. Indulge in a symphony of textures and tastes as you explore the distinct recipes within this article, ranging from a classic peanut sauce to a refreshing cucumber raita and a delightful mango salsa. Each element of this dish harmonizes to create an unforgettable dining experience that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Southeast Asia.
CHICKEN SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE
Perfectly grilled chicken satay skewers in the most flavorful marinade. Served with THE BEST creamy peanut sauce ever!!!
Provided by Chungah Rhee
Categories asian inspired
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make the peanut sauce, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce and ginger in a small bowl. Whisk in 2-3 tablespoons water until desired consistency is reached; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine coconut milk, soy sauce, curry powder, turmeric, garlic, ginger, brown sugar and fish sauce. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and coconut milk mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers. Brush with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 12-15 minutes. Serve immediately with peanut sauce.
CHICKEN SATAY
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
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
GRILLED CHICKEN SATAY
Fire up the grill for this Indonesian-inspired chicken satay. Skewers of perfectly cooked chicken are served with a fresh and flavourful peanut sauce. So delicious that no one will be able to have just one!
Provided by Anonymous
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h5m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Put wooden skewers in a shallow dish and cover with water. Let soak for 20 minutes.
- Place chicken strips into a bowl. Combine soy sauce, tomato sauce, peanut oil, garlic, pepper, and cumin in a small bowl; mix to combine. Pour over chicken strips and mix so chicken is well coated on all sides. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the peanut sauce. Add 1 tablespoon oil to a hot skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add peanut butter, sugar, soy sauce, and water. Mix well. Cook until sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and remove from heat.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread each chicken strip onto a skewer.
- Place skewers on the preheated grill and cook for a total of 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through cooking. Serve the satay skewers immediately with the peanut sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 432.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CHICKEN SATAY-STYLE WITH COUSCOUS
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl combine the water, 1/4 cup of the coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of the lemon or lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the couscous and steep for 15 minutes while you proceed to the next step. In another mixing bowl combine the garlic, curry powder and peanut butter and whisk in the remaining coconut milk and lemon or lime juice and another teaspoon of salt.
- Marinate the chicken strips in this mixture while the couscous is also steeping. Melt the butter in a wide large skillet, over medium heat. Add the chicken with its marinating liquid and cook, stirring frequently until the chicken turns opaque, about 3 minutes. Cover and simmer, over low heat for 5 minutes or until the chicken is just cooked through. Scatter the couscous over the chicken, and simmer, covered, over low heat for 8 minutes or until the couscous has heated and the chicken is cooked through.
- Take care to do this last step over low heat or the chicken will burn. Mix the ingredients together, adjust seasoning and serve immediately. Garnish with peanuts and chopped cilantro if you wish.
CHICKEN SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories appetizer
Time 2h35m
Yield 20 skewers
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine the yogurt, ginger, garlic, and curry powder in a shallow mixing bowl, stir to combine. Place the chicken strips in the yogurt marinade and gently toss until well coated. Cover and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at up to 2 hours.
- Thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers working the skewer in and out of the meat, down the middle of the piece, so that it stays in place during grilling. Place a grill pan over medium heat and brush it with oil to prevent the meat from sticking. Grill the chicken satays for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until nicely seared and cooked through. Serve the satays on a platter lined with lettuce leaves and cilantro; accompanied by a small bowl of peanut sauce on the side.
- Combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, red chili paste, brown sugar, and lime juice in a food processor or blender. Puree to combine. While the motor is running, drizzle in the hot water to thin out the sauce, you may not need all of it. Pour the sauce into a nice serving bowl and garnish with the chopped peanuts. Serve with chicken satay.
GRILLED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Toss 1 small leek (halved lengthwise, dark green top discarded) and 8 ounces torn oyster mushrooms with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat, flipping, until charred, 6 to 8 minutes. Slice the leeks and the mushrooms. Cook 1 cup couscous as the label directs; fluff with a fork. Stir in the grilled vegetables and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Top with toasted sliced almonds.
GRILLED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD
Steps:
- Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the couscous and toast until golden brown. Add 1 1/2 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Fluff with a fork to separate the grains. Set aside.
- Prepare a grill for medium heat. Toss the zucchini and peppers with the vegetable oil and some salt and pepper. Grill the vegetables, flipping occasionally, until just tender and lightly charred, about 20 minutes. Remove from the grill and, when cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces. Mix the grilled vegetables together with the couscous.
- In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Toss the lemon vinaigrette, feta and mint with the couscous salad. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SATAY WITH SOMEN NOODLE SALAD AND PEANUT SAUCE
Steps:
- Using a food processor, combine the mirin, soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, sambal, sweet soy sauce, sake, and green onions. Blend at high speed until the mixture achieves a smooth consistency. Divide the marinade in half and place in 2 separate pans.
- Trim the chicken breast, removing all of the fat and sinew. Cut the chicken lengthwise into 4-inch strips. Stab the skewers through the chicken and soak in 1 of the pans filled with marinade for at least 2 hours.
- Thread the prepared shiitake caps, tomatoes, onion, and eggplant onto a new set of skewers, and soak in the other pan of marinade. Let sit for at least 2 hours.
- When other elements are ready, grill skewers over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- On a large plate, spread the Peanut Sauce to cover about 3/4 of the plate. Place a radicchio cup in the center of the plate and fill with the Somen Noodle Salad. Place 4 chicken skewers and 1 vegetable skewer on the plate and garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons green onions and peanuts.
- Prepare a medium saucepot coated with oil over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the shallots and saute until carmelized. Deglaze the pan with the fish sauce and add the coconut milk, peanut butter, sweet soy sauce, and sambal. Stir to combine and then bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, pour into a food processor, and blend until smooth.
- Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil, add the somen noodles cook for about 2 minutes. Immediately transfer the noodles to a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the noodles and drizzle with the canola oil to prevent them from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the noodles, radicchio, carrots, 2 tablespoons of green onions, peanut sauce, sweet soy sauce, lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix well to coat the noodles. Place in the refrigerator until ready for use.
CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS
Steps:
- Marinate chicken in yogurt and Tandoori spices. Brown in frying pan and finish in a preheated 400-degree oven for 15 minutes. Boil water and pour over couscous that has been lightly toasted in a saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover the couscous, as it absorbs the water add the butter and season with salt and pepper. Place couscous on a plate and top with the roasted chicken including the juices from the pan.
GRILLED CHICKEN SATAY WITH CUCUMBER SALAD
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
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
COUSCOUS WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES
"This hearty side is almost a meal in itself," says Kathy Herrala of Martinez, California. She grills garden-fresh vegetables, then adds them to couscous for an appealing dinner accompaniment.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spritz vegetables with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare for indirect heat using a drip pan. , Arrange vegetables over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Let stand until cool enough to handle., In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , Cut grilled vegetables into 1/2-in. pieces. Fluff couscous with a fork. Add the vegetables, green onions, lemon juice, thyme and remaining salt and pepper; toss until combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GINGER GRILLED CHICKEN SATAY
This grilled chicken marinated in a ginger-soy glaze is perfect for your next party!
Provided by Aleka Shunk
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 2h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice chicken in half lengthwise to get thin pieces. Prick lightly using a fork or a knife to help tenderize.
- Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, fish sauce, and lime juice in a large bowl, resealable plastic container, or large zip-top bag. Add chicken tenders, making sure marinade fully covers chicken. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto metal skewers.
- Meanwhile, add marinade to a small saucepan with cornstarch and bring to a boil. Boil until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off heat and transfer sauce to a small bowl for dipping.
- Grill skewers on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the centers, about 5 minutes per side. Garnish with scallion and serve with sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 2051.7 mg, Sugar 27.8 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- If you don't have bamboo skewers, you can use metal skewers or wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes.
- To make the chicken satay even more flavorful, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken satay in a grill pan or under the broiler.
- To make the grilled vegetable couscous, use a variety of vegetables that are in season.
- If you don't have a grill, you can roast the vegetables in the oven.
- To make the peanut sauce, use a creamy peanut butter that is not too sweet.
- If you don't have a blender, you can mash the peanuts and other ingredients together with a fork.
Conclusion:
Chicken satay with grilled vegetable couscous is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for summer entertaining. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the vegetables are grilled to perfection, and the peanut sauce is creamy and delicious. This dish is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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