Description
Peanut Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken fillets cooked in a rich and creamy peanut butter sauce with hints of garlic, ginger, and soy. This easy-to-make recipe delivers a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet notes, garnished with fresh green onions for a vibrant touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner that brings a delightful Asian-inspired flair to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken fillet, diced
Peanut Sauce
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering, to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Add the diced chicken fillets to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are browned on all sides and starting to cook through.
- Prepare the sauce: In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water to create a smooth peanut sauce.
- Combine and simmer: Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the browned chicken in the pan. Stir gently to coat the chicken evenly and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook through: Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped green onions over the dish for freshness and color, then serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the sauce.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Use natural peanut butter for a healthier option and richer peanut flavor.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
