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peanut butter chicken

Peanut Butter Chicken: 5 Reasons You’ll Crave This Dish

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Peanut butter chicken is a flavorful dish combining chicken with a rich peanut sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken fillet, diced
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
  3. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and lime juice.
  4. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken.
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness with more or less honey.
  • Serve with chopped cilantro for garnish.
  • Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: peanut butter chicken, chicken recipes, Asian cuisine, gluten free meals