Description
Peanut Butter Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken pieces in a creamy, nutty sauce. This recipe marries savory and sweet flavors, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. It’s easy to prepare with minimal ingredients and can be served over rice or noodles. Experience the comfort of this unique meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat; sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add the seasoned chicken; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in coconut milk, soy sauce, and peanut butter; mix well (2-3 minutes).
- Add lime juice and chili flakes; let simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg