Best Chicken Satay In Pita Recipes

CHICKEN SATAY IN PITA

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Add curry powder, stirring constantly for 30-60 seconds or so, just until the curry is fragrant.
• Quickly whisk in the coconut milk (so the curry doesn't burn).
• Add in peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, cayenne pepper, and 2 to 4 tablespoons water or enough to creat a sauce; whisk to combine.
• Simmer for 1-2 minutes, whisking frequently.
• Add in shredded chicken; stir to combine.
• Remove skillet from heat.
• Open pita pockets; add cucumber slices and lettuce leaves.
• Add in chicken satay and eat immediately.

CHICKEN SATAY

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; cut lengthwise into 1-in.-wide strips. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the milk, garlic, brown sugar, seasonings and extract. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients until blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Drain and discard marinade. Thread two chicken strips onto each metal or soaked wooden skewer. , Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with peanut butter sauce.

SATAY CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Saute chicken pieces in hot oil for 6 to 7 minutes. Do not overcook!
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• To Assemble Pizza: Spoon 1/4 of peanut sauce onto each pita. Sprinkle 1/4 of the browned chicken and 1/4 of the scallions on top of each. Top each 'pizza' with 1 slice cheese. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes outside of oven before you cut with a pizza cutter.

CHICKEN SATAY BITES

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
• Tear each pita wedge at fold to form 2 triangles. Brush rough sides of pita triangles with 1 tablespoon oil and toast on a baking sheet until crisp and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Pulse peanut butter, chopped cilantro, lime juice, water, ginger, Tabasco, salt, and remaining tablespoon oil in a food processor until combined well but still slightly chunky. Toss chicken with peanut sauce and season with salt. Mound on pita toasts and top with cilantro leaves.

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS

Steps:

• Marinate chicken in vinaigrette, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. If grilling the chicken, lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-7 minutes on each side., Cut chicken into strips. Fill each pita half with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and cheese; drizzle with sauce.