Chicken Satay and More Easy Dinner Recipes

Satay recipes originated in Indonesia and generally describe marinated, skewered and grilled meat served with a peanut or other spicy dipping sauce. Here are two great recipes for the grill: Chicken or Pork Satay and Shrimp Satay.

These easy, dinner recipes are healthy and delicious and can be cooked on the grill or in the oven.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 TBSP creamy peanut butter (preferably a natural variety)

• 2 TBSP hot water

• 2 tsp juice of a fresh lime

• 1/4 C. of marinade sauce

DIRECTIONS:

1. Stir peanut butter and hot water together until smooth.
2. Stir in the lime juice and marinade sauce. Mix well.
3. Refrigerate until serving.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound chicken or pork tenderlion, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
• 1/3 cup soy sauce ( I use the low-sodium stuff)
• 2 sliced green onions
• 3 TBSP Sriracha or other hot chili sauce
• 3-4 TBSP minced fresh cilantro
• 3 TBSP brown sugar
• 2 TBSP sesame oil
• 2 tsp garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut chicken or pork tenderloin into thin slices, about 1/4 inch thick.
2. Place sliced meat into a bowl or zip-lock bag to marinate.
3. Combine the next 7 ingredients in a bowl.
4. Set aside 1/4 cup for the dipping sauce.
5. Pour the remaining marinade over the meat and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. Meanwhile soak wooden skewers in water and make peanut dipping sauce (see above.)
7. Thread chicken onto skewers, about 4 per skewer. Discard used marinade.
8. Cook skewers on preheated grill for 3 or 4 minutes per side.
9. Serve with the peanut dipping sauce, rice, vegetables and sauce for your dinner. Yum!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 3 TBSP soy sauce
• 1/3 C. creamy peanut butter
• 1 TBSP brown sugar
• 1 TBSP juice of a fresh lemon
• 1/3 C. hot water
• 1 tsp Sriracha or other hot chili sauce

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix together the garlic, soy sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar and lemon juice in a food processor.
2. Slowly add hot water until blended.
3. Add chili sauce, use more or less as you prefer.
4. Refrigerate until serving.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 C. soy sauce
• 1/3 C. peach or apricot jam
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix together soy sauce, jam and garlic in a food processor.
2. Pour marinade over shrimp in a bowl or zip-lock bag.
3. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
4. Meanwhile soak wooden skewers in water and make peanut dipping sauce (see aside.)
5. Thread shrimp onto skewers, about 4 shrimp per skewer.
6. Cook skewers on preheated grill for about 2 minutes on each side. Shrimp should be firm.
7. Serve with the peanut dipping sauce as an appetizer or with rice, vegetables and sauce for your entrée. Enjoy!