Dinner

Tamarind Satay Chicken

  • Prep 15 mins
  • Total 35 mins
  • Easy
  • Serves 4

Satay chicken is always an amazing restaurant starter so enjoy this homemade, gluten free version whenever you want! Best served with jasmine rice and some tenderstem broccoli. TIP: Soak the skewers for a minimum of 30 minutes to prevent them from burning in the oven.

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  • 400g diced chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp cornflour

For the sauce

  • 100g smooth salted peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp garlic infused olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tamarind sauce
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tsp frozen chopped ginger
  • 1 Juice of lime
  • 100ml light coconut milk
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ½ chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp curry powder
  • 150ml water

Optional to garnish

  • Chopped peanuts
  • Coriander

Utensils

  • Step 1

    Combine all the ingredients for the sauce (except for the water) and store in the fridge

  • Step 2

    In a bowl, coat the diced chicken with the cornflour

  • Step 3

    Mix 3 tbsp of the satay sauce with the chicken

  • Step 4

    Place the chicken in the fridge to marinate for a few hours or overnight

  • Step 5

    Preheat the oven to 200oc and line a tray with baking paper

  • Step 6

    Thread the chicken onto skewers and cook for 20 minutes

  • Step 7

    While cooking, heat the sauce and 150ml in the small Ninja foodi saucepan on a medium heat

  • Step 8

    Cover for 10 minutes, stirring regularly

  • Step 9

    Add more water for a thinner consistency

  • Step 10

    Serve the chicken skewers topped with the satay sauce, coriander and chopped peanuts