Description
Enjoy a deliciously creamy Peanut Butter Chicken, featuring tender chicken pieces enveloped in a rich peanut sauce. This dish is a perfect blend of savory and sweet, served over rice or noodles, making it a delightful family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Start by washing your hands and ensuring your workspace is clean. This is crucial for food safety.
- Take the chicken thighs or breasts and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, season the chicken pieces with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Whisk the ingredients together until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.
- Set the peanut sauce aside while you cook the chicken.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet, spreading them out in a single layer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes without stirring.
- Stir the chicken to cook the other sides, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until fully cooked (165°F).
- Once the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the chicken.
- Stir well to coat all the chicken pieces in the sauce. Let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth to loosen it up.
- Prepare your rice or noodles according to package instructions.
- Once the chicken is ready, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve a generous scoop of rice or noodles on each plate, topped with the peanut butter chicken and sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and peanuts.
Notes
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your desired spice level.
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice or stir-fried noodles.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes