Chicken Satay and Peanut Sauce with Coconut Rice and Edamame

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As silly as it may sound, one of the most exciting things about this meal is using an entire can of coconut milk without wasting any! Crazy I know. So many times I end up with half a cup; which I then freeze (and it works great), but making use of the entire can is somehow satisfying. At any rate, this meal is wonderful! The satay has a unique flavor that pairs really well with the peanut sauce. And combined with slightly sweet coconut rice and fun edamame, you have a winning meal. Enjoy!

 

Coconut Rice

SERVINGS : 4 PEOPLE PREP TIME : MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

  • 7 oz coconut milk, half a can
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup basmati (or jasmine rice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring all ingredients to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover, and let cook for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove lid, fluff with a fork, and serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 160g Calories 398 Fat 24 Sat Fat 21 Sodium 306 Carbs 40 Fiber 4 Sugars 3 Protein 6.

Chicken Satay and Peanut Sauce

SERVINGS : 4 PEOPLE PREP TIME : MINUTES PASSIVE TIME : MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into 4” strips
  • 7 oz coconut milk, 1/2 a can
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • wooden skewers, soaked in water
  • 1 lime, wedged
  • Peanut Sauce
  • 5 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 3-4 tablespoons water, warm
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons honey

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine all in a dish and let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Heat grill or grill pan to medium high.
  3. Thread chicken onto skewers.
  4. Grill 3-4 minutes per side, basting once or twice with reserved marinade. Discard remaining marinade.
  5. While satays grill, prepare peanut sauce. Combine all, starting with 3T water and add more to reach your desired consistency. You may need to microwave to soften the peanut butter.
  6. Serve satay with peanut sauce for dipping.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 244g Calories 490 Fat 30 Sat Fat 14 Sodium 1286 Carbs 16 Sugars 10 Fiber 3 Protein 40.

Edamame (Shell on Soybeans)

SERVINGS : 4 PEOPLE COOK TIME : MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

  • 12 oz edamame (frozen or refrigerated), shell on
  • kosher salt, to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place soybeans and 1/4 cup water in a covered microwave safe dish.
  2. Heat on high for 4-5 minutes or until beans are steaming.
  3. Remove from microwave, drain water, and season with salt.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 85g Calories 54 Fat 1.6 Carbs 5 Fiber 2 Protein 4.2.

NOTES

KID NOTE: Anything that can be dipped is a winner. They did incredibly well with this meal.

VEGETARIAN TIP: Create skewers of zucchini, mushrooms, and onion instead of chicken.

GLUTEN MODIFICATIONS: Use tamari instead of soy sauce.

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