Description
Peanut chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, savory peanut sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, bringing people together with its rich flavors and vibrant presentation. Quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (unsweetened)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and stir to coat. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped peanuts alongside rice or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg