Chicken Satay Bowls with Spicy Peanut Sauce

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Chicken satay, originally from Indonesia and popular throughout Southeast Asia, is served with a crunchy savoy cabbage slaw and creamy peanut sauce in this easy meal-prep recipe.

Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN

Updated on September 19, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Prep Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 containers

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie

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How to Prep Your Ingredients

The key to successful meal prepping is having all of your ingredients measured, peeled, chopped and cooked before assembling into containers. Follow these easy steps for prepping your ingredients:

Make the Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce

This quick and easy Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce takes about 6 minutes to grill. The spicy peanut sauce can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Slice the Vegetables

Savoy cabbage on a marble surface — Carolyn Hodges

Thinly slice the savoy or green cabbage. Savoy cabbage looks similar to green cabbage except for its distinct ruffled leaves. Its flavor is sweet and mild, similar to napa cabbage.

A wedge of cabbage sitting on a cutting board next to a knife — Carolyn Hodges

Cut the cabbage in half lengthwise through the stem end.

Next, cut each half in half through the stem end (you should have 4 quarters).

Cut off the bottom of each quarter at an angle to remove the core.

Close up of slicing a a quarter head of cabbage — Carolyn Hodges

Place a cabbage wedge cut-side down on a cutting board and cut lengthwise into very thin strips. For shorter strips, cut the wedge crosswise.

Check out our guide on how to cut cabbage for more tips.

Thinly slice the red bell pepper, cut the carrots into matchsticks and chop the green onion.

How to Serve

Chicken satay bowls are great for a fast and easy dinner or a healthy lunch to pack for work throughout the week. Dress with the spicy peanut sauce just before serving.

Additional reporting by Jan Valdez

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Ingredients

Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
6 cups thinly sliced Savoy or green cabbage
½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
½ cup matchstick-cut carrots
¼ cup finely chopped green onion
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Prepare Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce as directed. Remove the chicken from the skewers and cut into strips. Divide the sauce among 4 small condiment containers with lids and refrigerate until ready to use.
To prepare slaw: Toss cabbage, bell pepper, carrots and green onion in a large bowl.
Divide the slaw among 4 single-serving containers with lids. Top each with one-fourth of the chicken and 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds. Dress with the reserved sauce just before serving.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Dress with peanut sauce just before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2019; updated November 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351	Calories
20g	Fat
14g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 container
Calories 351
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 6g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 28g	56%
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Vitamin A 3033IU	61%
Vitamin C 60mg	67%
Folate 62mcg	16%
Sodium 498mg	22%
Calcium 81mg	6%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 42mg	10%
Potassium 489mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.