Chinese-Style Satay Chicken Stir-Fry

Name: Chinese-Style Satay Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 8 oz chicken breast; 1 medium onion; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1.5 tbsp smooth peanut butter; 1/3 cup coconut milk; 1 tbsp peanut oil; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1 tsp light soy sauce; 2 tsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp sriracha; 1/2 tsp lemongrass paste; 1.5 tsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp cumin powder; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp chilli powder; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 cup water; 1 stalk Shallots/scallions

A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a rich, creamy peanut sauce with aromatic spices. This 20-minute meal is the perfect way to bring bold, restaurant-quality satay flavors to your weeknight dinner table.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time5 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

chicken breast
8 oz
onion
1 medium
garlic, minced
2 clove
smooth peanut butter
1.5 tbsp
coconut milk
0.3 cup
peanut oil
1 tbsp
brown sugar
2 tsp
light soy sauce
1 tsp
rice vinegar
2 tsp
sriracha
2 tsp
lemongrass paste
0.5 tsp
curry powder
1.5 tsp
coriander powder
0.5 tsp
cumin powder
0.5 tsp
turmeric powder
0.3 tsp
chilli powder
0.3 tsp
white pepper
0.3 tsp
salt
0.5 tsp
baking soda
0.8 tsp
water
0.3 cup
Shallots/scallions
1 stalk

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the chicken for tenderizing (optional): Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. Place them in a bowl, sprinkle with baking soda, and toss with your fingers to coat evenly. Let the chicken rest for 20 minutes; this process, known as velveting, ensures the meat stays incredibly tender.

Rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold running water to remove all traces of baking soda. Pat the strips completely dry with paper towels and return them to a clean bowl.

In a small ramekin, combine the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, curry powder, salt, and white pepper to create the dry seasoning mix.

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the dry seasoning over the chicken. Toss to coat and let it marinate for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors, though you can skip the wait if you are in a hurry.