Recipe
Chinese Chicken Satay Skewers
Tender chicken skewers with a glossy peanut, soy and lime sauce, cooked in a frying pan for a quick, richly savoury dinner with a fresh citrus finish.
Ingredients
Method
15 mins prep12 mins cook27 mins total
Cut the chicken into even strips and mix with 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, half the crushed garlic and a little black pepper. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Stir the peanut butter, remaining soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, water and the rest of the garlic together in a bowl until smooth.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes, turning regularly, until browned and cooked through.
Add the sliced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until just softened. Pour in the peanut sauce and toss for 1–2 minutes until glossy and hot, adding a splash of water if it is too thick.
Taste for seasoning, check the chicken is piping hot in the centre, then serve the skewers with the sauce spooned over or alongside.
Notes
If the peanut sauce thickens too quickly in the pan, add a splash of water and stir until it becomes smooth again. Check the thickest piece of chicken is fully cooked before serving.
About this recipe
These Chinese chicken satay skewers bring together tender strips of chicken, a savoury peanut sauce and the bright lift of fresh lime. The sauce is gently sweetened with brown sugar and loosened with water so it clings to the chicken without becoming heavy.
Cooking the skewers in a hot frying pan gives the chicken lightly browned edges while keeping the method practical for a weeknight kitchen. Keep the heat high enough to colour the meat, but lower it if the sauce catches; the finished dish should be glossy, balanced and piping hot throughout.
