Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced (optional); 2 tablespoons agave nectar; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grilling; 1/4 small Napa cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups); 6 ounces snap peas, shredded; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; Wooden skewers; Spicy Peanut Sauce for serving, recipe follows; 3 tablespoons reduced-fat smooth peanut butter; 1/4 cup light coconut milk; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 to 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon agave nectar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 stalks fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grilling
1/4 small Napa cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups)
6 ounces snap peas, shredded
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Wooden skewers
Spicy Peanut Sauce for serving, recipe follows
3 tablespoons reduced-fat smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup light coconut milk
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon agave nectar

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Whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, lemongrass, agave, soy sauce, ginger, chili flakes and garlic (makes 3/4 cup).
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Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a shallow baking dish; reserve the remaining 1/4 cup.
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Thinly slice chicken crosswise, with your knife slightly on the diagonal.
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Add the chicken to the marinade in the baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Strain reserved marinade into a large bowl; whisk with the vegetable oil.
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Add the shredded cabbage, snap peas and cilantro; cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high; soak about 24 skewers in water for 20 minutes.
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Thread chicken onto skewers.
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Lightly oil grill grates; sear or grill chicken in batches until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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Toss slaw; serve with chicken and Spicy Peanut Sauce, if desired.
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Nutritional analysis per serving (includes peanut sauce)
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Calories 225; Total Fat 9g (Sat Fat 1.5g, Mono Fat 2.5g, Poly Fat 4g); Protein 22g; Carb 15g; Fiber 2g; Cholesterol 44mg; Sodium 654mg
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Combine all ingredients in a bowl with 1 tablespoon water; whisk until smooth.
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Nutritional analysis per serving (for spicy peanut sauce only)
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Calories 60; Total Fat 3g (Sat Fat 1g, Mono Fat 1g, Poly Fat 1g) ; Protein 2g; Carb 6g; Fiber 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 227mg

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced (optional), 2 tablespoons agave nectar, and more.

Yes, Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce

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