Best 6 Chinese Style Satay Chicken Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with our delectable Chinese-Style Satay Chicken. This dish, a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors, promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Succulent chicken pieces are marinated in a fragrant blend of spices, herbs, and coconut milk, then grilled to perfection, resulting in a tender and juicy texture. The accompanying satay sauce, a rich and creamy peanut-based concoction, adds a layer of complexity and depth to each bite.

Our comprehensive guide provides three irresistible variations of this classic dish, catering to diverse preferences and dietary needs. The Original Chinese-Style Satay Chicken recipe stays true to tradition, while the Thai-Inspired Satay Chicken adds a touch of zesty lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. For those with a preference for spicier fare, the Satay Chicken with Spicy Peanut Sauce delivers a delightful kick.

Each recipe is meticulously explained with easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring a successful culinary adventure. Detailed ingredient lists, preparation and cooking times, and helpful tips guarantee a smooth and enjoyable cooking process. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice home cook, our recipes are designed to guide you effortlessly towards creating this flavorful and satisfying dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN SATAY (THE BEST RECIPE!)



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Delicious chicken satay or grilled chicken skewers marinated with spices and served with peanut sauce. Easy, authentic and the best chicken satay recipe you'll find online!

Provided by Rasa Malaysia

Categories     Malaysian Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs. (1 kg) boneless and skinless chicken thigh and leg meat
Bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water for 2 hours
1 cucumber, cut into small pieces
1 small onion, quartered
oil, for basting
3 tablespoons oil
2 stalks lemongrass, white parts only
2 cloves garlic, peeled
6 small shallots or pearl onions, peeled
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon salt or more to taste
2 tablespoons sugar or honey

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken meat into small cubes. Set aside.
  • Blend all the he Marinade ingredients in a food processor. Add a little water if needed.
  • For the chicken satay dipping sauce, please click here: satay peanut sauce recipe.
  • Combine the chicken and the Marinade together, stir to mix well. Marinate the chicken for 6 hours in the fridge, or best overnight. When ready, thread 3-4 pieces of the chicken meat onto the bamboo skewers.
  • Grill the chicken satay skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until the meat is fully cooked and the surface is nicely charred, on both sides. Baste and brush with some oil while grilling. Serve hot with peanut sauce the fresh cucumber pieces and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 144 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 6 people, Sodium 727 milligrams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar

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

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

CHICKEN SATAY STIR-FRY



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simple chinese chicken satay

Provided by lnguyen

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb chicken breast (sliced)
1 onion (peeled and sliced)
2 crushed garlic cloves
2 tbsp groundnut oil
1 carrot (thinly sliced into matchstick size)
1/2 capsicum (seeded and sliced)
3-4 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp chopped coriander
1 tbsp chopped nuts
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp chinese five-spice powder
2 crushed garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Slice chicken breast into strips and blend with the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, five-spice and garlic. Cover and leave to marinade in the fridge for at least 30min.
  • Drain the chicken, reserving any marinade.
  • Heat the wok, then add the groundnut oil. When hot, add 2 garlic cloves, onion and chicken and stir-fry for 3 min.
  • Add remaining veggies and stir-fry for 4 min or until meat is tender and veggies have softened
  • Blend the reserve marinade, the peanut butter and 2 tbsp of hot water. When smooth, stir into the wok for several minutes until the sauce is thick.
  • Serve on a bed of jasmine rice and sprinkle with coriander and chopped nuts

CHICKEN WITH SATAY SAUCE



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

Provided by douglai

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 20 Skewers, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
salt and pepper
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
14 ounces peanut butter
1 3/4 cups rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cups water
1 cup cream
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Slice chicken into 1/2 inch strips. Thread one strip onto each skewer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 350 F for 10 minutes. Or until thermometer read 165°F Serve with satay sauce.
  • Satay Sauce.
  • Saute onion and garlic in butter until translucent. Add peanut butter and stir until melted. add vinager and soy sauce. Mix well. Stir in water and cream and return to boil. Add sugar and mix well. Add red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.2, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 105.3, Sodium 380.5, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 24.2, Protein 34.6

CHINESE STYLE SATAY CHICKEN



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This is a recipe I developed myself after having various "not quite satisfactory" satay chicken dishes in Chinese restaurants. I found they were either too peanutty, not hot enough, bland or in some other way not quite right. So after a few experiments I ended up with this. Enjoy!

Provided by blindlemon

Categories     Chicken

Time 37m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 skinless chicken breasts, and cubed
1 green bell pepper
1 large onion
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (lazy) or 2 -3 fresh red chilies, chopped
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons mushroom soy sauce or 4 tablespoons mushroom ketchup
1 teaspoon cornflour
300 ml hot water
peanut oil
sesame oil

Steps:

  • Preparation: Chop/grind half the peanuts in a blender to a powder.
  • Roughly chop or crush the rest.
  • Roughly chop the green pepper and finely chop the onion.
  • Put the chicken into a bowl, pour over 1 tbs of sesame oil and stir.
  • Add 1 tsp salt, peanuts, crushed chilli and black pepper and mix with 2 tbs of mushroom soy sauce, and 1 tbs of groundnut oil.
  • Put aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  • Put the cider vinegar, 2 tbs mushroom soy, tomato puree, brown pepper, ½ tsp salt into a mixing jug.
  • Mix the cornflour with a little cold water and add half of this to the sauce.
  • Cooking: Heat some groundnut oil in a wok to a fairly high heat (not quite smoking).
  • Add the chilli powder and very quickly the finely chopped onion.
  • (If you don't add the onion quickly enough the chilli powder will burn and spoil the recipe!) Fry until the onion is very soft and almost starting to caramelize.
  • Add some more groundnut oil to the wok and allow to heat.
  • Add the green pepper, increase the heat and stirfry for 1 minute.
  • Add a little more oil and then add the chicken mixture.
  • Stirfry for two minutes or until the chicken is well sealed.
  • Add the hot water to the sauce in the mixing jug and pour into the wok.
  • Cook for a further 2 minutes or until the chicken is firm.
  • Adjust the thickness of the sauce to taste with more cornflour or hot water and turn out into a warmed serving bowl.
  • Finally, drizzle a little more sesame oil over and fold in.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.5, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 151, Sodium 1622.5, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 6, Sugar 18.2, Protein 64.4

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and ensure that your dish turns out perfectly.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your satay chicken will taste. Look for chicken that is plump and has no discoloration, and vegetables that are crisp and brightly colored.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: This will help the chicken absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender. If you don't have time to marinate the chicken for 30 minutes, you can still make this dish, but the chicken will not be as flavorful.
  • Cook the chicken over medium-high heat: This will help to sear the chicken and lock in the juices. If you cook the chicken over low heat, it will take longer to cook and will be dry and tough.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or wok: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan.
  • Serve the satay chicken immediately: This dish is best served hot, so make sure to serve it as soon as it is cooked.

Conclusion:

Chinese-style satay chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its flavorful marinade, tender chicken, and creamy satay sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this Chinese-style satay chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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