Spicy Thai peanut satay chicken bowls with mango
Prep time
30min
Cook time
15min
Serves
4
Ingredients:
For the chicken- 1 Tbsp (15ml) garlic, finely grated
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp (3ml) chilli flakes
- 1 tsp (5ml) turmeric powder
- 1 tsp (5ml) mild curry powder
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) lime juice
- 4 chicken breast fillets
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) canola oil
- ¼ cup (60ml) creamy peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 tsp (5ml) brown sugar or honey
- 1 tsp (5ml) ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp (5ml) chilli sauce (Sriracha)
Method:
- Place the garlic, ginger, chilli flakes, turmeric, curry powder, soy sauce and lime juice in a bowl and mix well.
- Slice the chicken into even size chunks, approximately 1.5cm.
- Add them to the marinade and toss well to coat. Marinate in the fridge for 2 hours, tossing halfway through.
- Heat a griddle pan on a high heat. Add the canola oil.
- Once hot, add the chicken and sauté until golden and cooked through. Remove from the heat. Set aside.
- Prepare the Satay sauce – Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl. Whisk in warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until thick but still runny.
- Divide the vermicelli noodles between 4 bowls.
- Top with the warm chicken and arrange the mango, cucumber ribbons, edamame beans and radishes along the side. Drizzle with the sauce from the chicken and noodles.
- Top with the peanuts and sesame seeds.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and fresh coriander. Serve.