🥜 A deliciously saucy fusion, this Greek Satay Chicken & Sesame-Roasted Potatoes dish brings Mediterranean and Southeast Asian flavors together. Tender chicken skewers marinated in a peanut-satay marinade pair perfectly with crispy sesame-garlic potatoes and fragrant ginger-scallion rice. Finished with a creamy peanut-satay yogurt sauce, it’s a bold, satisfying meal that’s rich in flavor and texture. 🍋✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Greek Satay Chicken
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp peanut butter (smooth or natural)
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Sesame-Roasted Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍚 Ginger-Scallion Rice
• 1½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• Salt to taste
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🥣 Creamy Peanut-Satay Yogurt Sauce
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 tsp lime juice or lemon juice 🍋
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• Water (to thin, if needed)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate & Grill the Chicken
• In a bowl, mix olive oil, peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Add chicken chunks and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
• Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
• Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook skewers for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
• Remove and set aside.
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2. Prepare the Sesame-Roasted 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 golden and crispy.
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3. Make the Ginger-Scallion Rice
• In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add ginger and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
• Stir in cooked rice and scallions.
• Season with salt and cook until warmed through.
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4. Prepare the Peanut-Satay Yogurt Sauce
• In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and garlic.
• Add water a teaspoon at a time until the sauce reaches a smooth, drizzleable consistency.
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5. Assemble the Plate
• Serve grilled chicken skewers alongside sesame-roasted potatoes and ginger-scallion rice.
• Drizzle with creamy peanut-satay yogurt sauce.
• Garnish with extra sesame seeds, scallions, or a sprinkle of chili flakes for added flavor.
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✨ A saucy, savory dish that’s perfect for a flavorful dinner.
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