Description
Peanut Chicken is a delightful dish that brings warmth and flavor to your dining table. Tender chicken pieces are enveloped in a luscious, creamy peanut sauce that strikes the perfect balance between savory and nutty. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this recipe is guaranteed to impress. With minimal prep and maximum taste, it’s a meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and chili flakes until smooth. Pour over chicken.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving hot with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg