A delicious, protein-packed dish featuring tender chicken or crispy tofu coated in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or as a savory starter at gatherings.
Ingredients
2 Chicken Breasts or 200g Firm Tofu
½ tsp Chilli Flakes
1 tsp Fish Sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option)
Juice of 1 Lime
1 Garlic Clove
4 Spring Onions
2 tbsp Peanut Butter
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
50 ml Water
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
Oil for cooking
Method
Prep the Protein
Chicken: Dice into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Tofu: Press, pat dry, and cut into cubes. Season lightly.
Make the Satay Sauce
In a blender, combine chilli flakes, fish sauce (or soy sauce), lime juice, garlic, spring onions, peanut butter, soy sauce, and water. Blend until smooth.
Cook the Protein
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked — or pan-fry tofu until all sides are crispy and golden.
Add the Sauce
Pour half the sauce into the pan with the cooked protein. Stir to coat and heat through for 1–2 minutes.
Serve
Drizzle the remaining sauce over the top when serving. Garnish with chopped spring onions or peanuts for extra crunch.
