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Baked Chicken Thighs with Satay Sauce and Tomato Salad

Gio Ray Mangaya-ay
60 minutes
4-5 servings
Intermediate
Juicy and tender chicken with satay sauce is a classic, but I wanted to add another dimension to it – a side dish that’s fresh to cut through the decadence a bit. So I decided to make a simple tomato in olive oil salad.
Baked Chicken Thighs with Satay Sauce and Tomato Salad

Total Steps

9

Ingredients

20

Tools Needed

11

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper(optional)
  • 4-5 pieces chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup shelled walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 tablespoon chopped celery leaves
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1

Step 1

at least 15 minutes or overnight

Mix all marinade ingredients together and evenly coat the chicken. Allow the chicken to rest.

2

Step 2

45 minutes to 1 hour

Arrange the chicken fillets on a baking rack over a baking pan. Cover the pan with foil and bake on high at 180 C.

3

Step 3

Grind the walnuts and ginger until finely ground but not powdery.

4

Step 4

a few seconds

Heat sesame oil in a medium-sized pan on high. Add minced garlic and allow it to toast. Add the ground walnuts and toast for a few seconds. Add light soy sauce and water.

5

Step 5

Lower the heat and stir. Add peanut butter, honey, and apple cider vinegar and stir until slightly reduced.

6

Step 6

Adjust the taste of the sauce to your preference, adding more of an ingredient if desired.

7

Step 7

Remove the satay sauce from heat and place it in a serving bowl.

8

Step 8

until ready to serve

Combine all tomato salad ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Allow to rest until ready to serve.

9

Step 9

Once the chicken juices run clear, remove from the oven. Place 2-3 chicken fillets on a plate, generously top with satay sauce, and add the tomato salad on the side.

Tools & Equipment

Grinder
Mixing bowl
Baking rack
Baking pan
Aluminum foil
Oven
Medium-sized pan
Stirring spoon
Serving bowl
Small bowl
Plate

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