🥜 A savory, nutty twist on a stir-fry classic, this Creamy Garlic Chicken Satay Stir-Fry combines bold flavors with a smooth, creamy finish. Tender chicken marinated in garlic and ginger, sesame-scented rice, crisp vegetables, and a rich peanut satay yogurt sauce make this dish an easy yet impressive meal. 🌿✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Garlic & Ginger-Marinated Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍚 Sesame-Infused Rice
• 1½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp chopped scallions
• Salt to taste
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🥗 Vegetables
• 1 cup snap peas
• ½ cup sliced bell peppers
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥣 Peanut Satay Yogurt Sauce
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp lime juice 🍋
• 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for spice)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water (to thin, if needed)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate & Cook the Chicken
• Toss chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
• Remove from skillet and set aside.
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2. Cook the Vegetables
• In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add snap peas and bell peppers, cooking for 2–3 minutes.
• Stir in spinach and garlic, cooking just until the spinach wilts.
• Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
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3. Prepare the Sesame-Infused Rice
• Mix cooked rice with sesame oil and chopped scallions.
• Season with a pinch of salt and keep warm.
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4. Make the Peanut Satay Sauce
• In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and sriracha (if using).
• Add water a teaspoon at a time until the sauce reaches a creamy, drizzleable consistency.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
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5. Assemble the Stir-Fry
• Return the chicken and vegetables to the skillet.
• Drizzle in half of the peanut satay sauce, tossing to coat.
• Warm over low heat for 2–3 minutes, just until heated through.
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6. Serve the Dish
• Plate the sesame-infused rice.
• Top with the chicken and vegetable stir-fry.
• Drizzle generously with the remaining peanut satay sauce.
• Garnish with extra scallions, chopped peanuts, or a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
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✨ A creamy, nutty stir-fry that’s packed with flavor and texture.