Stewed Satay Sauce Chicken (Quick & Easy) Chinese Recipe | Cooking Maid Hongkong

satay sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade peanut sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + peanut butter

Homemade peanut sauce can be healthier and more customizable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onions and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in satay sauce and coconut milk; stir to combine.

Add sliced bell peppers and carrots; season with soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 30-35 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.

Remove chicken and shred with two forks; return to the pot.

Stir in chopped peanuts and cilantro before serving.

Serve hot over rice or noodles.

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