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 if vegetarian)
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.
