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Chicken Satay Salad with peanut butter dressing.
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5 from 4 votes

Chicken Satay Salad

Packed with tender chicken and a creamy peanut sauce, this Satay Chicken Salad is a refreshing twist on a classic satay!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 2
Author: James Wythe

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 1 chicken breast 200g
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Satay dressing:

  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ juice lime
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

For the salad:

  • ½ juice lime
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 2 cups lettuce I used iceberg
  • ½ cup red pepper seeded, sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber sliced
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Firstly, make the dressing. Add all ingredients into a bowl and whisk until a smooth dressing forms.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Add half the dressing to the chicken and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
    Refrigerate the chicken for up to 1 hour if you have spare time. If you’re in a rush then head to the next step.
  • Prepare your grill or grill pan and set to medium-high heat. Arrange the chicken onto the skewers and grill the chicken until the inner temperature reaches 73°C/165°F or 10-12 minutes.
  • To assemble; add the cabbage, lettuce, red pepper and the juice from the leftover half of lime into a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat the salad.
  • To serve: once the chicken is cooked, you can remove the chicken from the skewers and add it on top of the salad, or serve the chicken on the skewers as it is, with the salad on the side.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. It is best stored without dressing.
To Freeze: I wouldn’t recommend freezing this recipe.
Tip 1: You can opt for smooth or crunchy peanut butter, whichever you prefer.
Tip 2: If you want a delicious Asian chicken not in a salad, try using the dressing as a marinade!
Tip 3: If you don't have a grill pan, you could cook the chicken as chicken strips or small pieces in a fry pan instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 28g