Description
Savory Chinese peanut butter chicken blends creamy sauce with tender meat for an irresistible fusion dish. Balanced flavors and simple ingredients make this meal a quick, satisfying choice you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless chicken breast, diced
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Warm sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté diced chicken pieces until golden and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, create a sauce by vigorously whisking peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chicken broth, minced garlic, and grated ginger until integrated.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously until it reaches a smooth, slightly thickened consistency. Optional: incorporate red pepper flakes for additional heat.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken into the skillet, gently tossing to ensure complete sauce coverage. Allow chicken to absorb flavors by simmering for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for enhanced texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes, making it mild or fiery hot for different taste preferences.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content, perfect for those watching sodium intake.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains the rich, creamy sauce texture.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to ensure quick and smooth cooking, reducing stress during meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 283 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg