🥜 Rich, nutty, and full of bold flavors, this Creamy Garlic Chicken Satay with Sesame Potatoes is a comforting twist on a classic. Juicy garlic-marinated chicken skewers, crispy sesame-roasted potatoes, and fragrant sesame-infused rice are drizzled with a creamy peanut garlic satay sauce for a satisfying, flavorful meal. 🌿✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Garlic-Marinated Chicken Skewers
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water (optional)
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🥔 Crispy Sesame Garlic Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍚 Sesame-Infused Jasmine Rice
• 1½ cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp chopped scallions (optional)
• Salt to taste
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🥣 Creamy Peanut Garlic Satay Sauce
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter 🥜
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
• 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water (to thin if needed)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
• In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Toss chicken strips in the marinade and let sit for at least 20 minutes.
• Thread chicken strips onto skewers if using.
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2. Cook the Chicken Skewers
• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
• Grill chicken skewers for 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly charred.
• Set aside and keep warm.
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3. Roast the Sesame Garlic Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, sesame oil, garlic, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
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4. Prepare the Sesame-Infused Rice
• Stir sesame oil and scallions into warm cooked rice.
• Season with salt and keep warm.
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5. Make the Peanut Garlic Satay Sauce
• In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, peanut butter, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Add water a teaspoon at a time until the sauce is creamy and drizzleable.
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6. Assemble the Plate
• Serve the chicken skewers alongside the sesame garlic potatoes and sesame rice.
• Drizzle generously with the creamy peanut garlic satay sauce.
• Garnish with additional sesame seeds or scallions if desired.
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✨ A creamy, nutty meal with a bold garlic kick.