Peanut Butter Chicken Satay

Recipe posted: 25th November 2022

A delicious, healthy dinner idea...

The most comforting meal that's better than takeout

Craving takeout but you also want to be budget-friendly? This meal is for you. Especially if the takeout you're craving is Thai food. This warm, comforting meal checks all the boxes! Tender chicken and a delicious homemade sauce that makes your taste buds tingle!

Ingredients in Peanut Butter Satay Chicken

You will need 1 whole chicken breast. Feel free to use thighs instead.

You will need smooth peanut butter and coconut milk. Make sure the coconut milk has been refrigerated for at least 4 hours before. We will be using just the thick top part.

You will need chilies (optional) and veggies of your choice. I used bell peppers and mushrooms.

Recipe and photographs by The Heavenly Bakes

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Peanut Butter Chicken Satay

A healthy, delicious weeknight meal!

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Thai

Keyword: dinneridea, healthy

Servings: 3 people

Equipment

1 Frying Pan
1 chopping board
Wooden Spatula
Knife

Ingredients

1 whole chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
1 can coconut milk refrigerated
1/2 teaspoon crushed chilies optional
2 tablespoons melted smooth peanut butter
2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce
1 garlic minced
2 mushrooms sliced
1 bell pepper sliced
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Prepare all the ingredients first.
In a saucepan/frying pan, add some olive oil and turn the heat to medium-high.
Add the chicken and cook until lightly brown.
Add the chilies, salt, pepper, garlic powder and garlic and mix together.
In a bowl, combine the sauce by mixing the peanut butter, coconut milk (use the top part only) and teriyaki.
Add the veggies to the chicken then mix in the sauce.
Add the water and cover, bring the heat to low.
Let simmer for about an hour so that the chicken gets tender.
Serve with rice or noodles.