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Chicken Satay Bites

These chicken satay bites provide a fresh, high-protein twist on a classic takeaway favourite. By combining tender shredded chicken with a zesty, homemade peanut dressing, you create a snack that is both deeply satisfying and nutritious. The pitta triangles are toasted until shards of golden crispness, providing the perfect base for the aromatic ginger and lime-infused topping.

Ideal as a post-workout recovery snack or an elegant party appetiser, this recipe is incredibly versatile. Using dark meat chicken ensures a succulent texture, while the fresh coriander and hot sauce add a vibrant kick. These bites are best served immediately while the chicken is warm and the pitta base remains perfectly crunchy for your guests.

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Ingredients for Chicken Satay Bites

  • 2 (6-inch) pita loaves with pockets, each cut into 8 wedges

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 60ml crunchy peanut butter

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander plus 32 whole fresh coriander leaves

  • 45ml fresh lime juice

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger

  • 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco or other hot sauce

  • 1/4 teaspoons salt

  • 475ml shredded cooked chicken, warm (230g

  • preferably dark meat with skin)

How to make Chicken Satay Bites

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 204°C.

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 coriander, 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 coriander leaves.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 17 Jan 2026 | Originally published

    Authored by:

    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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