Description
Peanut Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, savory peanut sauce, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining friends, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for any occasion. With customizable spice levels and vibrant vegetables, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers and broccoli)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter.
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, ginger, coconut milk, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and simmer for about 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Add mixed vegetables during the last few minutes of cooking until they soften but retain their crunch.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles garnished with chopped peanuts or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg