Speedy Satay Chicken Recipe
A quick and creamy satay chicken recipe made with peanut sauce and minced chicken.
Ingredients
Satay Sauce
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 125 ml chicken stock
- 90 g natural smooth peanut butter
- 1 tbsp kecap manis
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
Chicken
- 2 tbsp light olive oil
- 1 brown onion finely diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 500 g minced chicken
- 2 tbsp water if needed
- 1 tbsp mild curry powder
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
To Serve
- Steamed jasmine rice
- 2 cucumbers sliced
- ¼ red onion sliced
- 40 g crushed peanuts
- Fresh coriander leaves
- Lime wedges
- Chilli oil optional
Instructions
- Prepare the satay sauce by whisking coconut milk, chicken stock, peanut butter, kecap manis, and soy sauce until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add minced chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes, breaking it into chunky pieces.
- Pour in water if needed to deglaze the pan. Add curry powder, turmeric, paprika, sugar, and salt. Stir well.
- Add the prepared satay sauce and mix thoroughly. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3–4 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve the Speedy Satay Chicken recipe over rice with fresh toppings and lime juice.
Notes
- Serve with brown rice or noodles for variation
- Add steamed vegetables like broccoli or carrots for a balanced meal
- Lime juice is essential for brightness—don’t skip it