Keto Chicken Satay - Keto Recipes

Keto Chicken Satay is a very flavorful and delicious dish. Satay is a popular dish in South Asia which is made with small pieces of meat which is cooked on the stick and grill and has with peanut sauce. The traditional recipe of chicken satay utilizes the sugar in the marination and the peanut sauce. But in this recipe, we use keto-friendly sweeteners so it doesn’t compromise with the standards of a keto diet. Keto Chicken Satay is sugar-free, grain-free, and also dairy-free. It is also low in carb content with just 1.9g of total carbs and 1.8g of net carbs in it.

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STATS:

Course: Main course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 189
Prep time: 15 mins.
Cooking time: 10 mins.
Total time: Hour (1) and 25 mints

EQUIPMENT:

Whisk
Medium bowl
Knife
Medium bowl
16 medium wooden skewers

INGREDIENT:

½ (cup) coconut aminos
¼ (cup) full-fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon sauce (Fish)
1 tablespoon juice (Lime)
1 teaspoon lime zest
Four pieces of garlic
One teaspoon ginger
2 tsp. curry powder
1 ½ lb. Chicken thigh (boneless and skinless)
16 medium wooden skewers
2 tbsp. olive oil

For garnishing (optional):

Peanut sauce (half recipe)
Cilantro (fresh)
Lime wedges
Peanuts (chopped)

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN:

I use chicken thighs (boneless and skinless) because they are juicier. We could also utilize chicken breast (boneless and skinless).

OLIVE OIL:

Olive oil is used to brush on the chicken it keeps the moisture in the chicken and also helps to prevent it from sticking on the grill. Any other neutral oil like avocado or sunflower oil will also work.

COCONUT AMINOS:

Coconut aminos make the base of a marination mixture used as a substitute for soy sauce. Tamari or low-sodium soy sauce also gives great results.

LIME:

Lime helps the chicken to get tender. Lime also gives a sharp flavor to the chicken. Lemon juice or its zest works in the same way as lime.

GARLIC:

Fresh garlic is used in the chicken satay. But jarred garlic paste or garlic powder works the same.

GINGER:

Use the ginger that is fresh and has a nice smell and flavor. You can also add grounded ginger as well.

CURRY POWDER:

Yellow curry powder is used in this recipe. You can use red, green, or even Madras curry powder as well.

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INSTRUCTION:

Take a medium bowl.
Add ½ cup of coconut aminos, ¼ cup coconut milk (full-fat), 1 tbsp., sauce (Fish), 1 tablespoon Lime juice, four minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Ginger (freshly grated), and 2 tsp. Curry powder.
Whisk all the ingredients well.
Cut the Chicken thigh into 1-inch thin strips with the knife which makes 4 strips from a thigh.
Put the chicken in the plastic bag add the marinade seal the bag and toss in it well.
Put the chicken in the fridge for 24 hours if possible or for at least 2-3 hours for flavorful chicken.
Meanwhile put the wooden skewer in cold water for thirty to sixty minutes to prevent it from burning on the grill.
Heat the grill for ten to fifteen minutes on medium to high heat.
In the meantime put the chicken on the wooden skewers lengthwise and brush the oil on the chicken.
Put the chicken skewers on the grill and cook it for three to five minutes from each side till it gets crispy.
If you have chicken thigh cooks it at 170 degrees Fahrenheit and if you have chicken breast cook it at 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
You can dish out and garnish it with sauce (peanut), chopped (peanuts), fresh cilantro, and wedges of lime.

TIPS:

You can slice your chicken in the same thickness to ensure it is cooked evenly.
If likely infuse the chicken for about 24 hours for the best flavors.
Put the chicken pieces in a way that there is a space in between so they cook evenly.
You should use a thermometer (meat) to check the temperature.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Meal prep:

You can use it in meal prep by putting it with rice or cauliflower rice in a container.

Fridge:

Store the chicken satay in sealed containers for a few days (3-4).

Freeze:

Put the chicken satay in the zip lock bag or sealed container and store it for 3 months.

Reheat:

Thaw it in the refrigerator for whole night then heat it at the grill or microwave.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

You can serve the chicken satay with peanut sauce.
Coconut rice or cauliflower rice goes great with chicken satay.
It can also be served with white rice and fried rice as well.
Chicken satay is also paired with zucchini noodles as well as with spaghetti squash pads in Thai.
You can also make vegetable stir fry with chicken satay or make any of your favorite salads.

FAQs:

Is there any other way to make chicken satay instead of grilling it?

You can make satay chicken on the stove by cooking the chicken skewers on the pan (grill) or regular skillet (cast iron). You can also make the chicken satay in the oven.