Description
Peanut Butter Chicken brings together a perfect blend of creamy and savory flavors that will make your taste buds dance. Succulent chicken marinated in rich peanut sauce creates a quick dinner solution your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
Base Liquids:
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Slice 1.5 lbs of boneless chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces. Season generously with salt and pepper across all surfaces.
- Pour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil into a large pan. Heat to medium temperature (350°F). Sauté 4 minced garlic cloves and grated ginger for precisely 90 seconds until aromatically fragrant.
- Transfer seasoned chicken chunks into hot pan. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until each piece turns golden brown and reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Reduce heat to low. Pour in 13.5 oz coconut milk, ¼ cup soy sauce, and 1 cup creamy peanut butter. Whisk ingredients together thoroughly for 3 minutes until sauce becomes smooth and fully incorporated.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice from one whole lime into the pan. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon chili flakes across the surface. Allow mixture to gently simmer for additional 5 minutes, stirring intermittently.
- Transfer chicken and sauce into serving dishes. Pair with steamed jasmine rice or thin rice noodles for complete meal presentation.
Notes
- Always cut chicken into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Toast the spices with garlic and ginger briefly to release their maximum flavor before adding chicken.
- Choose smooth peanut butter for a silkier sauce, or use crunchy if prefer extra texture in your dish.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the rich umami profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 515 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg