Description
Peanut Butter Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that marries tender chicken with a creamy, nutty sauce. This easy-to-make recipe combines savory and sweet flavors, creating a delightful meal perfect for cozy nights or casual gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles, and watch it become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Chop chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken pieces, cooking until golden brown and no longer pink (6-8 minutes).
- Reduce heat and stir in peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, and chili flakes; let simmer gently for about 3 minutes.
- Finish with lime juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg