Description
Peanut chicken is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a creamy, nutty peanut sauce. This easy-to-make recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends. Serve it over rice or noodles, and watch everyone savor each mouthful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 inch fresh ginger, finely grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers and broccoli)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and lime juice. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the skillet. In the same pan, mix peanut butter and coconut milk over medium heat until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with the mixed vegetables. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped peanuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 681mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 106mg