Chicken in satay sauce, apple & cucumber salad and rice
In this recipe the chicken is flavoured with satay sauce – an Asian peanut sauce with a touch of chilli. The heat is balanced with a fresh lime-marinated salad of apple and cucumber. Serve with boiled rice.
20 min
88% liked this recipe (365 reviews)- Rice:
- 1 bagbasmati rice
- Salad:
- 1 cucumber
- 2 apple
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- 2 tspsugar
- 1 tbspoil
- 1 lime zest + juice
- Chicken:
- 1 pkgthin chicken fillets
- 1-2 tbspoil
- 0.5 tspsalt
- a pinch of black pepper
- 1 bagSatay sauce + 0,5 dl water
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Try it out with -20% discountA) A quick weekday favourite: Chicken in satay sauce
Chicken in satay sauce, apple & cucumber salad and rice is an easy, tasty combination where a warm, rich sauce meets a fresh salad. It’s especially good for busy weeknights when you want something a little different without lots of cooking. Basmati rice makes the meal filling, and the whole dish comes together in about 20 minutes.
B) Chicken in satay sauce – rich heat and refreshing balance
Satay sauce gives the chicken a peanutty, gently chilli, pleasantly salty flavour that feels luxurious yet is effortless for everyday cooking. To balance it, the apple and cucumber salad is marinated with lime: crisp, fresh and lightening the richness of the sauce. The dish is also a good source of protein, helping you stay full for longer.
C) Easy tips and variations for busy days
Cut the chicken into pieces before you start so it cooks quickly and evenly. When adding the satay sauce, rinse the pouch with a splash of water and pour it into the pan – you’ll get all the flavour and the sauce at the right consistency. Prefer a milder version? Add a little more water to the sauce and let it simmer briefly. (Note: satay sauce contains nuts.)
D) Best sides for chicken in satay sauce
Serve it bowl-style: rice at the bottom, chicken and satay sauce on top, with the fresh salad on the side. Add extra kick with a pinch of black pepper and a squeeze of extra lime juice. A cold sparkling water or lemon iced tea works well alongside and keeps things nicely refreshing.
E) Chicken in satay sauce – easy, filling and seriously moreish
This recipe brings together speed, bold flavours and fresh balance: the richness of satay sauce, the zing of lime and the softness of basmati rice make it a reliable weeknight meal and a great option for guests too. Try it today and enjoy Asian-inspired flavours made easy at home.
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