Description
Savory chinese peanut butter chicken blends creamy sauce with tender meat for a mouthwatering meal. Bold Asian flavors combine in this simple yet satisfying dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water (to thin sauce, if needed)
- 2 tbsps rice vinegar
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Sear chicken in vegetable oil over medium heat until golden and thoroughly cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes per side. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to low and whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes until a smooth, glossy sauce forms.
- Gradually thin the sauce with small amounts of water, stirring continuously to maintain a silky, pourable consistency.
- Return chicken to the skillet, gently coating each piece with the aromatic peanut sauce. Allow chicken to simmer for 2-3 minutes, ensuring it absorbs the rich flavors.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the glazed chicken. Serve immediately alongside steamed jasmine rice or tender wheat noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Enhance sauce consistency by gradually adding water, ensuring a silky smooth texture that clings perfectly to the chicken.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian-friendly version that maintains the rich, nutty flavor profile.
- Adjust spice levels by controlling red chili flakes or using sriracha for those craving extra heat without overwhelming the dish.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and prevent burning or overcooking delicate components like garlic and ginger.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 363 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 581 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg