Posted on March 27, 2018 by Jenny Cromack
Ieuan’s Healthy Chicken Satay
The following recipe for a healthy chicken satay recipe is perfect for an easy lunch, tea, or even an ‘on the go’ snack. For those who are big fans of the popular peanuty chicken dish the following is a simple and delicious recipe. It will provide you with a huge boost of protein, essential fats, and not add to that waist line. Simply follow the ingredient list and simple method to start creating you own chickeny-peanuty goodness. The following method will make enough for 2-3 portions depending on how hungry you are or your nutritional and training goals.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts cut into strips,
- 1 can of cocnut milk,
- 2 cloves of garlic,
- 3 tbsp crunchy organic peanut butter (low sugar),
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar,
- 3 tbsp soy sauce,
- 3 tbsp runny honey,
- 1 chilli,
- 3 tbsp lime juice,
- 1 tbsp organic olive oil.
Method
Chicken Skewers…
- Blend garlic, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, chilli, and lime juice in a food processor until forms a smooth paste.
- Place 1/2 mixture into a large bowl, save the other 1/2 for the sauce.
- Add chicken strips and fully coat, and leave to marinate for 45+ minutes, but whatever you can do (the longer the tastier).
- Skewer the chicken strips on grill friendly sticks.
- Brush a baking tray with oil, line up the skewers and grill for 10 minutes, turning occassionally until fully cooked through and slightly charred (if desired).
Tasty Sauce…
Whilst your chicken is marinating you can be cracking on with this tasty sauce.
- Pour coconut milk into a pan.
- Mix in the remaining 1/2 of the peanut butter mix.
- Stir gently until fully mixed in and forms a desired consistency.
Serve these delicious skewers with a healthy mixed salad or basmati rice, and either pour over the sauce or use it to dip away at your leisure. Additionally, you could box these up, tub up your sauce, and eat these tasty healthy chicken satay treats on the go or at your desk.
Enjoy!