⏱ 105 min total

Chicken Satay

Name: Chicken Satay
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Peanut butter; ¼ tbsp Lime juice; ½ tsp Tamari soy sauce; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Cilantro; ¼ pepper Red chili pepper; 1 tbsp Water; ¼ dash Black pepper; 4 oz Chicken breast; ¼ tbsp Coconut oil; 1 medium Scallions; ¼ tbsp Ginger root; ¼ cup White rice; ¼ dash Salt

Per 1 serving · 223 g · 14 ingredients

Calories

398

20%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
32g
32% of calories
Carbs
42g
43% of calories
Fat
11g
25% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Chicken Satay (223 g) has 398 calories, with 32 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (43% of calories). It is high in protein (63% DV), Vitamin C (23% DV) and Vitamin K (30% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 23% and 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

178cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

7.9g

Net carbs

40g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.7g

2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein63%
Vitamin C23%
Vitamin K30%
Thiamine33%
Riboflavin (B2)21%
Niacin89%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E11%
Vitamin B1210%
Choline19%
Potassium12%
Magnesium16%
Zinc15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat23%
Cholesterol28%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 75 minCook 30 min

1
Blend the peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, cilantro, deseeded chili pepper, water, and a pinch of black pepper in a food processor until smooth to create the satay sauce.
2
Pour half of the satay sauce over the halved chicken breasts and refrigerate for at least one hour. Reserve the remaining sauce.
3
Heat coconut oil in a saucepan, sauté the finely chopped scallions and minced ginger for a couple of minutes. Add the rice and cook for another minute, then add water and cook according to the rice package instructions.
4
Meanwhile, pan-fry the marinated chicken breasts in a separate pan over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked, discarding the marinade.
5
Microwave the reserved satay sauce for one minute.
6
Serve the chicken and rice with the warmed satay sauce on top.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (223 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	24 μg	3%
Vitamin C	21 mg	23%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	11%
Vitamin K	36 μg	30%
Thiamine	0.4 mg	33%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	21%
Niacin	14 mg	89%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	86%
Folate (B9)	138 μg	34%
Vitamin B12	0.2 μg	10%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	46%
Choline	105 mg	19%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	40 mg	4%
Iron	3 mg	37%
Potassium	583 mg	12%
Magnesium	65 mg	16%
Phosphorus	340 mg	49%
Zinc	2 mg	15%
Copper	0.2 mg	27%
Manganese	1 mg	33%
Selenium	34 μg	61%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	4 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	190 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	8 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0.3 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 398 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

76min
Walking (3.5 mph)
48min
Cycling (moderate)
33min
Running (6 mph)
56min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chicken Satay?

One serving of Chicken Satay (1 serving) has 398 calories, which works out to 178 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Chicken Satay high in protein?

Yes. It has 32 g of protein per serving, and 32% of its calories come from protein (7.9 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Chicken Satay keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chicken Satay?

265 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Chicken Satay?

2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (223 g)

Calories398

% Daily Value*

Total fat 11g	14%
Saturated fat 4.5g	23%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 83mg	28%
Sodium 265mg	12%
Total carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary fiber 1.7g	6%
Total sugars 2g
Protein 32g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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