What to Serve with Chicken Satay: 20+ Sides

Wondering what goes with Chicken Satay besides rice? This handy guide covers all of the best sides – from veggies, starches, salads and more!

I’m sharing the most popular and best sides for chicken satay.

Side Dishes for Chicken Satay

Garlic Rice

Ordinary white rice is transformed into the best savory side dish in this Garlic Rice recipe! Super fluffy and loaded with garlic and butter, one taste and you’ll never settle for blah rice again.

Garlic Rice

Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad

This copycat Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad is bursting with flavor. Beautifully marinated cucumbers drizzled in chili oil is an outstanding vegetarian appetizer you can enjoy for any special occasion!

Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad

Asian Quinoa Salad

This vibrant Asian Quinoa Salad has a colorful blend of fresh vegetables topped on a bed of fluffy quinoa. Dressed in a tangy vinaigrette, it’s a delicious and naturally vegan meal you can make for meal prep or a healthy dinner.

Asian Quinoa Salad

Snap Pea Salad

This Snap Pea Salad is the best warm-weather side dish. Crunchy and sweet snap peas, fresh basil, and almonds are tossed in a tangy lemon and Dijon dressing, giving you a simple meal that’s incredibly refreshing and flavorful!

Sugar Snap Pea Salad

Din Tai Fung Green Beans

These copycat Din Tai Fung Green Beans are deliciously crispy and coated with lots of savory garlic and a spicy chili crisp. It’s the best umami-forward side dish to pair with all of your takeout-inspired favorites!

Garlic Green Beans

Shirazi Salad

This simple Shirazi Salad recipe features fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed with plenty of fresh herbs and tossed with a tangy dressing made with lime juice and olive oil. Every bite is bursting with refreshing flavors!

Shirazi Salad

Homemade Naan with Chutney

This Easy Homemade Naan & Chutney Recipe means that you can enjoy naan at home anytime with all your favorite dishes.

Naan

Coconut Lime Rice

This Coconut Lime Rice is fragrant, fluffy, and easy to make. The mild coconut flavor is delectable, making this simple side dish perfect for curries, stir fry, stew, and more. Rice cooker, Instant Pot, and stovetop directions included.

Coconut Lime Rice

Sauteed Spinach with Garlic Recipe

Add a healthy boost of nutrients to your dinner with this easy Sauteed Spinach. Baby spinach is added to a skillet along with garlic and olive oil, then sauteed gently to create a simple side dish that pairs with any meal!

Sauteed Spinach

Instant Pot Quinoa Recipe

With these easy tips, you’ll see it’s simple to cook perfect quinoa in the Instant Pot with minimal measuring. The result is fluffy and flavorful quinoa that’s super simple to prepare.

Instant Pot Quinoa

Black Bean Curry

This easy vegan Black Bean Curry is ready in just 20-minutes! Canned black beans simmered in a fragrant, spiced creamy coconut milk sauce.

Black Bean Curry

Smashed Cucumber Salad

This Smashed Cucumber Salad is a cooling and crunchy side dish with BIG flavor! Crisp crushed cucumbers are tossed with garlic turmeric oil, fresh herbs, and chili oil to leave you with a simple dish that pairs perfectly with Asian-inspired meals and BBQ favorites.

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Instant Pot Dal

This Instant Pot Dal comes together with minimal effort with the help of your electric pressure cooker. These delicious bowls of dal are topped with quick-pickled red onion and tangy yogurt for an unforgettable, vegetarian meal that’s perfect for Meatless Monday or any day of the week. 

Instant Pot Dal

Sauteed Snap Peas

Make your meals pop with a side of Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas! In this easy recipe, you’ll learn how to cook fresh snap peas to crisp-tender perfection in a sizzling hot skillet with just olive oil, butter, salt, and pepper.

Sauteed Snap Peas

Rice Cooker Coconut Rice

This Rice Cooker Coconut Rice is fragrant, fluffy, and easy to make with a touch of a button. The mild coconut flavor is delectable, making this simple side dish perfect for curries, stir fry, stew, and more. Rice cooker, Instant Pot, and stovetop directions included.

Rice Cooker Coconut Rice

Golden Milk Latte

This Golden Milk Latte recipe is easy to make ahead. When you want to enjoy a Golden Milk Latte simply combine this healthy vanilla-scented turmeric blend with your favorite milk and enjoy warm or cold. 

Golden Milk Latte

Crispy Rice Salad

This easy Crispy Rice Salad is the best way to turn day-old rice into an exciting meal! Fresh vegetables, crispy baked rice, and nuts are tossed in a punchy tahini dressing to leave you with a refreshing and satisfying lunch, dinner, or side dish.

Crispy Rice Salad

Instant Pot Rice

With these tips you’ll see it's simple to learn how to cook perfect rice using the Instant Pot rice setting. The result is fluffy & flavorful rice that’s easy to prepare with minimal measuring.

Instant Pot Rice

Thai Quinoa Salad

This Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad tosses quinoa, kale, edamame, and a medley of fresh vegetables in the best homemade peanut dressing. It’s a light yet satisfying dish you can make for meal prep or a nourishing dinner.

Thai Quinoa Salad

🕕 How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these chicken satay side dishes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

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What to Serve with Chicken Satay: 20+ Sides

Wondering what goes with Chicken Satay besides rice? This handy guide covers all of the best sides – from veggies, starches, salads and more! Try this Coconut Lime Rice. It's fragrant, fluffy, and easy to make.

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Serves 6 people

Created by Platings and Pairings

Equipment

• Rice Cooker (optional )

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups jasmine rice (rinsed)
• ▢ 1 cup full fat coconut milk
• ▢ 1 ⅔ cups chicken stock (or water)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut

Optional:

• ▢ ¼ cup cilantro chopped
• ▢ 1 lime (juiced)

Instructions

• Combine rice, coconut milk, chicken stock, and salt in a rice cooker.
• Cook on “quick” setting or white rice setting.
• After the cook time is up, allow the rice to sit for 5-10 minutes.
• Stir in the shredded coconut and, if desired, the cilantro and lime juice.
• Enjoy!

Notes

Instant Pot Directions: 

• Add the rinsed jasmine rice, broth, and coconut milk to the pot and seal the lid closed. Set the steam valve in the sealed position. 
• Cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release the remaining steam. 
• Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the shredded coconut and fresh lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and serve. 

Stovetop Directions: 

• Add the rinsed jasmine rice, coconut milk, and broth (or water) to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid. 
• Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the shredded coconut and fresh lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

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