Chicken with Strawberry Satay Sauce

Not only is this Chicken with Strawberry Satay Sauce healthy and nutritious, but the flavor is out of this world delicious thanks to the sweetness of yummy strawberries. 

This is my fun riff on peanut butter and jelly. The peanut butter and strawberry satay sauce is to-die-for paired with the tender chicken kebobs. I know you're going to love this appetizer or main course as much as I do!!

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• The ingredient list:
• Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
• Why this recipe works:
• Can the strawberry satay sauce be made in advance?
• Can the peanut butter and strawberry satay sauce be used on different cuts of chicken or protein?
• Can other berries be used in the satay sauce?
• What is the best way to store fresh berries for the longest life?
• What is the correct internal temperature for properly cooked chicken?
• The step-by-step photos for making chicken with strawberry satay sauce:
• Additional recipes with fresh fruit:
• Printable Recipe Card

The ingredient list:

• chicken tenders
• fresh strawberries
• grapeseed oil (or other light-colored oil)
• garlic
• coconut milk (I used light)
• lime juice
• honey
• peanut butter (I used natural)
• chili flakes
• soy sauce,
• salt and pepper
• scallions
• chopped peanuts

Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

• 3-quart saucepan
• grill pan or outdoor grill
• chef's knife
• paring knife
• cutting boards
• potato masher
• whisk
• measuring cups and spoons
• cooking spray
• wooden skewers
• meat thermometer
• kitchen timer
• pastry brush
• nut chopper
• spatula
• serving platter
• individual dipping bowls (optional)

Why this recipe works:

Since a traditional satay sauce is peanut butter-based, I thought I'd do a play on a PB & J by adding seasonally plump and juicy strawberries to the satay sauce.

The result is a sweet and savory dipping sauce that pairs wonderfully well with grilled chicken.

To say the kids will love this delicious chicken dish is an understatement!

After all, who wouldn't love a dipping sauce that tastes like a peanut butter and strawberry jelly sandwich?

Can the strawberry satay sauce be made in advance?

Yes! You can make this sauce up to three days in advance if needed.

Once made, cover and refrigerate the strawberry satay sauce until ready to use.

Can the peanut butter and strawberry satay sauce be used on different cuts of chicken or protein?

You bet!

It would be delicious on roasted chicken thighs, breasts, or as a sauce for chicken nuggets.

I also think it would be tasty on pork chops or pork tenderloin.

Think outside the box on this one. You just may surprise yourself on where you decide this satay sauce will work.

As a matter of fact, I think it would be excellent tossed with some noodles for an Asian flair.

Can other berries be used in the satay sauce?

Of course!

I think both blueberries and blackberries would work wonderfully well.

Follow the same instructions and enjoy the delicious difference in taste!

What is the best way to store fresh berries for the longest life?

I forget where I saw this hack, but I tried it and was blown away by the difference in the length of freshness.

Wash and dry the berries well. I soaked my berries in a solution of ¼ cup white vinegar with 2 cups of water for 20-30 minutes. Rinse the berries well with fresh water to remove any vinegar residue.

Dry the berries thoroughly on paper towels and allow them to sit on the counter for 20 minutes to remove any excess water.

Now add the berries to clean glass mason jars and screw on the lid.

Keep the berries in the refrigerator and you'll notice a much longer shelf-life than ever before.

I had strawberries last over 2 weeks this way with no mold whatsoever! It is an incredible hack and a great way to save money!

What is the correct internal temperature for properly cooked chicken?

Chicken needs to be cooked to 165-degrees Fahrenheit on an instant-read thermometer.

The step-by-step photos for making chicken with strawberry satay sauce:

• Cut the strawberries into ¼" slices and add them to a medium saucepan.
• Stir in the fresh lime juice, oil, coconut milk, soy sauce, chili flakes, peanut butter, and honey.
• Simmer the mixture on the stovetop over medium-low heat for approximately 20 minutes.
• Use a potato masher to gently mash the larger pieces of strawberry into smaller bits, if desired. Personally, I like my sauce with a nice bit of texture.
• Cool the sauce, cover, and refrigerate if making in advance.

• To make the chicken tender skewers, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
• Carefully thread the tenders onto the soaked skewers (two tenders per skewer).

• Brush the chicken tenders with light-colored oil, soy sauce and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the skewers on a grill pan and cook over medium-high heat until caramelized grill marks form.
• Turn the skewers to cook the same way on the second side.

• Reserve 1 cup of the strawberry satay sauce in a separate bowl and use it to brush onto the partially cooked chicken tenders. *Note - Do not double dip the brush into the original jar of strawberry satay sauce since you're brushing it on chicken that isn't fully cooked. 
• Cover the chicken and continue cooking until the tenders are no longer pink in the center and have reached an internal temperature of 165-degrees on a meat thermometer (approximately 12-15 minutes).
• I made mine in a few different batches due to the size of my grill pan.
• If cooking them outside on a grill (or you have an extra-large grill pan, add them all at once and cover to cook thoroughly after the strawberry satay sauce has been added.

• To serve, garnish with additional chopped strawberries, scallions, chopped peanuts, and the remaining strawberry satay sauce for dipping.

Additional recipes with fresh fruit:

*Blueberry Chile Chicken (shown below and featured in the video)

Skillet Blueberry BBQ Sauce Chicken is a beautifully browned chicken breast that simmers to a tender finish in an easy-to-make zippy blueberry-chile BBQ sauce.

*Pork Chops with Strawberry Relish (not shown)

Pork Chops with Strawberry Relish is the perfect meal when you want to eat a lighter, more flavorful pork chop! They’re light, fresh, and extremely delicious!

*Blueberry Banana Quick Bread (shown below)

Blueberry Banana Quick Bread with white chocolate and pecans is a definite upgrade from your typical banana loaf recipe. It’s easy to make too!!

*Strawberry Crostata (not shown)

Bring this Strawberry Crostata with a sweet almond glaze to the table and any occasion has been instantly upgraded to something truly special…and delicious!

*Chicken with Strawberry Satay Sauce (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

Printable Recipe Card

I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's delicious appetizer or fun dinner of chicken skewers with strawberry satay sauce dinner recipe as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!