Description
Peanut Chicken is a savory delight that features tender chicken coated in a creamy, rich peanut sauce. This dish offers an irresistible combination of flavors and textures, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. The aroma alone will transport you back to cherished childhood meals, turning any ordinary evening into a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
- Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, coconut milk, lime juice, and chili flakes in a bowl until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown for about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts before plating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg