Description
Whipping up peanut butter chicken brings pure comfort straight from my kitchen to your plate. Creamy, nutty sauce coating tender chicken creates a delightful dinner that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast
Supporting Sauces and Liquids:
- 0.25 cup natural peanut butter
- 0.25 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.67 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Seasonings and Extras:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.5 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- Coat 1½ pounds chicken breast pieces in 3 tablespoons cornstarch, ensuring each morsel is completely covered and evenly dusted.
- Mix ¼ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup hoisin sauce, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and ⅔ cup water in a bowl until your sauce becomes silky and uniform.
- Warm 2 tablespoons cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until the surface shimmers slightly.
- Transfer cornstarch-covered chicken to the heated skillet, spreading pieces in a single layer to ensure maximum browning at 375°F.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes, rotating pieces every 2 minutes to achieve consistent golden edges and thorough internal cooking.
- Pour entire prepared sauce over sizzling chicken, stirring gently to coat each piece completely.
- Simmer sauce and chicken together for 4-5 minutes, allowing liquid to reduce and thicken around your protein.
- Remove skillet from heat when sauce clings nicely to chicken and reaches a glossy, rich consistency.
- Sprinkle ½ tablespoon sesame seeds and 1 tablespoon chopped green onions across the dish for a fresh, crunchy finish.
- Serve immediately over steamed white rice while sauce remains warm and vibrant.
Notes
- Cornstarch helps create a crispy exterior on the chicken while keeping the meat tender and juicy.
- Swap soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free version of this recipe that maintains the same rich flavor profile.
- Almond flour works perfectly as a low-carb alternative to cornstarch and adds a subtle nutty undertone to the chicken coating.
- For extra heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes or drizzle sriracha sauce over the finished dish to give your peanut butter chicken a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-11 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg