Description
Peanut Chicken is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, savory peanut sauce. With its balance of sweet and spicy flavors, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles to create a comforting meal that will impress family and friends alike. Get ready for an explosion of flavor that will make you feel like a culinary superstar!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Cube the chicken and mince the garlic and ginger.
- Whisk together the sauce: In a bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes until smooth.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add the sauce: Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken and stir well. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Garnish and serve: Top with green onions or crushed peanuts if desired. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg