Spicy Sandwich #3: Spicy chicken satay sandwich with peanut-free satay sauce

A juicy sandwich packed with tender chicken thigh and a spicy satay sauce — no peanuts needed. Topped with fresh crunchy veggies, elderflower-Sichuan vinegar, red chili, and cilantro. This is anything but a boring sandwich.

The peanut sauce without peanuts

Yes, you read that right. The Satay Satire Hot Sauce is a spicy peanut sauce — without the peanuts. And that’s amazing news for anyone with a peanut allergy. Because this sauce genuinely tastes like peanut sauce, but with a seriously good kick! Highly recommended.

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Recipe: Spicy Chicken Satay Sandwich

• Serves: 2 sandwiches
• Time: ± 15 min
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients for the chicken

• 2 chicken thighs
• 3 to 4 tablespoons Satay Satire Hot Sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt, to taste

Ingredients for the fresh crunchy topping

• 100 g grated carrot
• 100 g white cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 snack cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 red chili pepper, sliced into rings
• A handful of cilantro, roughly chopped
• 1 to 2 tablespoons Fruitslagers Elderflower Szechuan vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• Pinch of salt

Other

• 2 bread rolls
• Extra Satay Satire Hot Sauce for topping

Method

1. Marinate the chicken

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and mix them with the Satay Satire Hot Sauce. Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 to 30 minutes if you can.

2. Make the fresh topping

Mix the grated carrot and shredded white cabbage in a bowl. Add the elderflower-Sichuan vinegar, water, and a pinch of salt.

Toss everything together and let the veggies sit for a few minutes. This lightly pickles them — fresh, crunchy, and with just enough acidity to balance out that rich satay sauce.

3. Cook the chicken

Heat a splash of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken thighs for about 5 to 7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Add a pinch of salt.

The chicken is done when the inside is no longer pink. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it thinly. You can also slice or cube the chicken beforehand and cook it that way.

4. Prep the toppings

Slice the red chili into rings, cut the cucumber into slices, and roughly chop the cilantro.

5. Build the sandwich

Layer the pickled veggies and cucumber onto the bread rolls. Top with the cooked chicken and a generous drizzle of Satay Satire Hot Sauce. Finish with the chili and cilantro.

Tips for the best spicy chicken satay sandwich

• Use chicken thigh instead of chicken breast. Chicken thigh stays juicier and handles the spicy marinade way better.
• Let the veggies marinate briefly. They’ll soak up more flavor without losing their crunch.
• Adjust the heat level. Use less hot sauce for a milder sandwich, or add extra red chili for more fire.
• Add extra crunch. Crispy fried onions or sesame seeds work amazingly well here.
• Prefer vegetarian? Swap the chicken for pan-fried oyster mushrooms, crispy tofu, or tempeh.

Time to make this incredibly flavorful sandwich. Shop the Satay Satire Hot Sauce here and enjoy a peanut sauce without the peanuts. A total must-have for anyone with a peanut allergy. Prefer to add a different hot sauce or sambal to your sandwich? Check out our range of the best (spicy) sauces right here.