Pan-Seared Chicken Satay with Fresh Pineapple Relish

Name: Pan-Seared Chicken Satay with Fresh Pineapple Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoon vegetable oil (divided); 1 cup jasmine rice (instant); 1 cup fresh pineapple (diced); 0.5 English cucumber (diced); 0.25 red onion (small, thinly sliced); 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Tender, marinated chicken skewers quickly pan-seared until golden, served with an aromatic pineapple-cucumber relish and fluffy steamed rice for a vibrant and flavorful Indonesian meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Indonesian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.39/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoon vegetable oil (divided)
1 cup jasmine rice (instant)
1 cup fresh pineapple (diced)
0.5 English cucumber (diced)
0.25 red onion (small, thinly sliced)
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the chicken thigh pieces with soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, ground turmeric, ground cumin, and honey. Toss to coat well. While you prepare other components, the chicken can marinate for 10-15 minutes, or proceed directly to cooking for a quicker meal.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 10 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers.
Cook the instant jasmine rice according to package directions, which typically takes about 10-15 minutes.
For the pineapple relish, combine the diced fresh pineapple, diced English cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, and red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Toss to combine.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken satay skewers and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely charred.
Serve the hot chicken satay skewers immediately alongside the freshly cooked jasmine rice and a generous portion of the pineapple relish.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 30 minutes if time allows, but it's not essential for this quick version. Adjust honey or lime juice in the marinade to taste.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 837
Protein: 54.7 g
Carbohydrates: 104.6 g
Fat: 26 g
Fiber: 1.9 g
Sodium: 675 mg
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Sugar: 19 g
Cholesterol: 192 mg