Grilled Chicken with Sateay Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Grilled Chicken with Sateay Sauce
45 min.
4
729kcal
34.18%sweetness
97.55%saltiness
45.59%sourness
38.65%bitterness
67.93%savoriness
100%fattiness
100%spiciness

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This grilled chicken with satay sauce is an explosion of flavors! The chicken is marinated in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme, giving it a delicious citrusy and herby flavor. The satay sauce, on the other hand, is a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy. It's made with a base of olive oil, sesame oil, red onion, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, and then whisked together with vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, peanut butter, ketchup, sherry, and lime juice. The result is a sauce that's both flavorful and addictive.

What's great about this recipe is that it's not only delicious but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect option for those with dietary restrictions. It's also a relatively quick and easy dish to prepare, with a total time of just 45 minutes. So, if you're looking for a tasty and healthy meal that doesn't compromise on flavor, this grilled chicken with satay sauce is definitely worth trying!

The chicken breasts are grilled to perfection, resulting in a juicy and tender texture. The satay sauce adds a unique twist to the dish, making it a refreshing change from your typical barbecue sauce. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a lunch option, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. So, fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy a flavorful and nutritious meal with this grilled chicken and satay sauce!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup juice of lemon freshly squeezed (4-5 lemons)
  • 0.8 cup olive oil good
  • teaspoons salt 
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs fresh minced
  • pound chicken breast boneless skinless halved
  • tablespoon olive oil good
  • tablespoon sesame oil dark
  • 0.7 cup onion red
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1.5  ginger fresh minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper crushed
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar good
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar light packed
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar light packed
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter 
  • 0.3  catsup 
  • tablespoons sherry dry
  • teaspoons juice of lime freshly squeezed (I used 2 limes)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot
  • grill

Directions

  1. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  2. Pour over the chicken breasts in a large bowl.
  3. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight. (The longer the chicken marinates, the better it will taste).
  4. Heat the grill and cook the chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through.
  5. Remove from the grill, cover and let stand for a couple of minutes before serving.
  6. For the Satay Sauce
  7. Cook the olive oil, sesame oil, red onion, garlic, ginger root, and red pepper flakes in a small, heavy bottomed pot on medium heat until the onion is transparent, 10 to 15 minutes.
  8. In a bowl whisk in the vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, peanut butter, ketchup, sherry and lime juice.
  9. Add to the onion mixture and cook for 1 minute.
  10. Cool and use alongside the chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories729kcal
Protein31.05%
Fat46.11%
Carbs22.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.25
Glycemic Load
1.68
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
30.115652173913%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
2.26mg
Hesperetin
6.76mg
Naringenin
0.66mg
Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.85mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
5.61mg

Taste

Sweetness:
34.18%
Saltiness:
97.55%
Sourness:
45.59%
Bitterness:
38.65%
Savoriness:
67.93%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:729.04kcal
36.45%
Fat:37.67g
57.96%
Saturated Fat:6.69g
41.81%
Carbohydrates:41.98g
13.99%
Net Carbohydrates:39.4g
14.33%
Sugar:32.67g
36.3%
Cholesterol:145.15mg
48.38%
Sodium:2080.68mg
90.46%
Alcohol:0.77g
4.29%
Protein:57.09g
114.17%
Vitamin B3:28.49mg
142.44%
Selenium:74.69µg
106.71%
Vitamin B6:1.96mg
97.77%
Phosphorus:616.78mg
61.68%
Vitamin B5:3.76mg
37.62%
Vitamin E:5.22mg
34.81%
Potassium:1201.49mg
34.33%
Manganese:0.68mg
34.09%
Magnesium:130.54mg
32.64%
Vitamin C:26.1mg
31.64%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.36%
Zinc:2.32mg
15.49%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.86%
Folate:54.27µg
13.57%
Iron:2.39mg
13.28%
Copper:0.26mg
13.1%
Fiber:2.58g
10.32%
Vitamin K:8.31µg
7.91%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.56%
Calcium:72.75mg
7.27%
Vitamin A:192.57IU
3.85%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:Foodista