Description
Peanut chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy peanut sauce, making it the perfect option for a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. Packed with savory and nutty flavors, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends, leaving them craving more. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’s as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Chopped peanuts and sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), lime juice, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to coat evenly. Simmer on low heat for 3–5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and green onions before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg