Sesame chicken satay recipe  Share this recipe on FacebookChicken breast pieces marinated in a garlic, ginger, sesame oil and soy sauce, grilled and served with a peanut sauce and steamed rice. A healthy and tasty dish, great for dinner.
Preparation time: 240 minutes, Cooking time: 10 minutes, Serves: 4 - 6
Ingredients 6 chicken breasts, each cut into 3 similar sized pieces
2 to 3 tsp black, white or mixed sesame seeds
For the chicken marinade
1 Tbsp peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 Tbsp peeled and chopped garlic
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup light soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
For the peanut sauce
1/4 cup chopped coriander (cilantro)
1 Tbsp peeled and grated fresh ginger
2 tsp chopped garlic
1 tsp light soy sauce
1/4 tsp fish sauce
2 Tbsp chile paste
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup rice vinegar
4 Tbsp peanut butter
1 tsp dry mustard
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp olive oil
Directions Marinate the chicken
Place the ginger, garlic, maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and black pepper in a food processor and while pulsing, add the olive oil until the mixture emulsifies. Put the marinade in a bowl with the chicken, pieces, toss well, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Cook the chicken
Drain chicken pieces, thread onto oiled bamboo
skewers, sprinkle with the black and white sesame seeds, and grill for 2 to 3
minutes per side.
Make the peanut sauce
While the chicken is marinating, make the peanut sauce. Put all ingredients except sesame and olive oil in a food processor. Start processing and slowly add the olive oil and sesame oil, until the sauce emulsifies. Empty sauce in a bowl and set aside.
Serve the grilled chicken with the peanut sauce and a steamed rice.
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