The Best Chicken Satay Coconut Rice Bowls
Chicken is marinated in cumin, turmeric and coconut milk and served over coconut rice with pickled cucumbers. Topped with a deliciously spicy peanut sauce, these are truly The Best Chicken Satay Coconut Rice Bowls.
I think it is so important to include your kids in meal prep. I find that my boys are much more willing to try new things if they help me make it. Yes, it may take a little longer. Yes, it may get a little messier. But they will learn invaluable lessons and you will create wonderful memories.
A fun way to get your kids involved in the kitchen is to let them cut things up. Now before you start thinking that I’m crazy and give my kids a big ol knife, let me introduce you to my favorite kitchen item for kids: these knives.
These knives are great because they actually cut vegetables AND they are safe (most importantly)! The easiest thing to start them out on are softer vegetables and fruits. The cucumbers in this recipe are the perfect starting point!
What is Chicken Satay?
Chicken satay is a southeast Asian dish that is traditionally skewered and cooked over a grill. It is served with a spicy peanut sauce. When I traveled to Thailand, and now every time I subsequently go to a Thai restaurant, I order chicken satay. It is just sooo good. The flavors are so unique and, everything together, tastes so delicious.
Don’t sleep on the sauce, either. Traditionally, a peanut sauce is served with chicken satay. The combination of the peanut sauce with the deliciously marinated chicken is absolutely perfect. I had to make sure that peanut sauce was included in this recipe, too!
Chicken Satay Coconut Rice Bowl Ingredients
- coconut milk
- garlic
- turmeric
- brown sugar
- cumin
- salt
- boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
- cucumber
- rice vinegar
- brown sugar
- red pepper flakes
- creamy peanut butter
- garlic
- brown sugar
- soy sauce
- rice vinegar
- sriracha
- warm water
- basmati rice
- coconut milk
- salt
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- Crockpot Beef Bowls with Carrot Ginger Slaw
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Tips for Involving Kids
- Have them help you cut up all the vegetables (these are the knives they use: StarPack Kitchen Knife Set.
- Let them help you measure and mix together all of the ingredients for the peanut dipping sauce.
The Best Chicken Satay Coconut Rice Bowls
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 14 oz can coconut milk
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 Tbsp turmeric
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ Tbsp salt
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
Pickled Cucumbers
- 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- sprinkle red pepper flakes
Peanut Sauce
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sriracha
- ¼ cup warm water
Coconut Rice
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1¾ cup coconut milk
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
Chicken Marinade
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and add chicken. Marinade for at least 30 minutes (preferably overnight).14 oz can coconut milk, 4 cloves garlic, 1 Tbsp turmeric, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cumin, ½ Tbsp salt, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
Pickled Cucumbers
- Add all ingredients to a mason jar and shake to combine.1 English cucumber, 1 Tbsp rice vinegar, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, sprinkle red pepper flakes
- Let ingredients meld together for at least 15 minutes.
Peanut Sauce
- Combine all ingredients and blend or whisk to combine.¼ cup creamy peanut butter, 2 cloves garlic, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp sriracha, ¼ cup warm water
Coconut Rice
- Cook the rice according to the package directions, substituting the coconut milk for the water.1 cup basmati rice, 1¾ cup coconut milk, ½ tsp salt
