Description
Savor Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken, a delightful fusion of creamy peanut sauce and tender chicken that dances with Asian-inspired flavors. Spicy, nutty, and irresistibly smooth, this dish delivers a quick culinary adventure you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Warm sesame oil in a spacious pan over medium-high heat, searing chicken pieces until golden and fully cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes. Transfer protein to a separate plate.
- In the identical pan, sizzle minced garlic and ginger, releasing their aromatic essence for roughly 30-45 seconds.
- Create a luscious sauce by vigorously blending peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, chicken broth, and red pepper flakes until completely integrated and silky.
- Pour the vibrant sauce into the pan, stirring continuously to prevent scorching and ensure uniform consistency.
- Reintroduce the cooked chicken into the pan, gently coating each piece with the rich, glossy sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer and reduce for 2-3 minutes, thickening slightly.
- Once the sauce reaches a luxurious, clingy texture, remove from heat and prepare for serving.
- Plate the chicken over steamed rice or tender noodles, garnishing with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added crunch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free diets, maintaining the same creamy consistency and rich flavor profile.
- Reduce honey or use sugar-free alternatives like monk fruit sweetener for low-carb or diabetic-friendly modifications.
- Use tamari instead of traditional soy sauce to make the recipe gluten-free while preserving the umami depth of the sauce.
- Add extra red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat lovers, creating a spicier version that tingles taste buds and elevates the dish’s complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg