Peanut Butter Chicken

The combination of savory and sweet in this peanut butter chicken recipe will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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If you’re looking for a tasty yet slightly unexpected meal idea, give our peanut butter chicken a try! The peanut butter brings out the savory flavors of the juicy chicken thighs and creates a spicy peanut sauce that is downright indulgent. 

Peanut Butter Chicken Ingredients

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Peanut butter chicken is a dish that simply oozes with flavor. Its taste is an explosion of savory and sweet, all wrapped up in tender, juicy chicken.

The peanut butter adds a delightful richness to the dish, while the addition of soy sauce and ginger brings out its exotic Asian flavors.

You’ll need:

For The Chicken:

• 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon of fresh cracked black pepper
• ⅓ cup of cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil

For The Peanut Butter Sauce:

• 1¼ cups of chicken broth
• 1 cup of creamy peanut butter (your favorite brand)
• 4 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons of light brown sugar, tightly packed
• 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 3 teaspoons of sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon of pure sesame oil
• 2½ to 3 tablespoons of chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts (optional garnish)
• 1 tablespoon of sliced green onions (optional garnish)

PRO TIP:

You can find sesame oil in two places at the grocery store. It can be found in the baking aisle in the oil section. You can also find it with Asian foods. It is usually cheaper if you pick the oil that is in with the Asian foods.

Substitutions And Additions

CHICKEN: You can substitute boneless skinless chicken breasts for boneless chicken thighs in this delicious dinner recipe.

SPICY: If you want an even spicier version, you can increase the sriracha to 1 tablespoon or substitute the sriracha for Thai chili paste. A dash of red pepper flakes would also add a little heat to your dish.

GARNISH: You can add 2 teaspoons of lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro to this great recipe.

How To Make This Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe

The chicken pieces in this recipe simmer away in the rich sauce until it is infused with the delicious flavors of the peanut butter and seasonings.

STEP ONE: Pat the cut chicken pieces dry with a paper towel.

STEP TWO: Add the cut pieces of raw chicken to a large bowl.

STEP THREE: Sprinkle the onion powder, kosher salt, paprika, ground ginger, and black pepper over the chicken. Toss to coat completely.

STEP FOUR: Sprinkle the cornstarch over the coated chicken and toss to coat.

STEP FIVE: Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a 10 to 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. 

STEP SIX: Once the oil is heated, add ½ of the coated chicken to the oil. Cook for 4 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on new paper towels to drain. Repeat for the remaining chicken.

STEP SEVEN: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and whisk to remove the crispy bits. 

STEP EIGHT: Whisk in the peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin, garlic, sriracha, and sesame oil until smooth. Remove from the heat.

STEP NINE: Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and use tongs to coat. Garnish with the sliced green onion and chopped peanuts. Serve immediately over cooked rice.

How To Serve

Enjoy this peanut chicken along with your favorite sides for a delicious meal that the whole family will gobble up.

Cauliflower rice or brown rice, green beans, and dinner rolls are a great option to accompany this main course.

Our homemade fried rice would be another great option to add even more flavors to this tasty entree.

Our orange chicken and sesame chicken are two delicious and easy recipes to try when you are looking for a quick main dish.

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Storage

This chicken will freeze well and makes a quick and easy dish to heat up when time is tight. Add a side dish, and you’re sure to have a hearty meal in no time.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftovers of this peanut sauce chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

IN THE FREEZER: This Thai peanut butter chicken can be kept in the freezer for up to three months stored in an airtight container.

This unusual but delicious dish features crispy chicken thighs smothered in a creamy and rich peanut sauce. Using simple ingredients, you can create this flavorful peanut butter chicken that is comfort food at its finest.

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The combination of savory and sweet in this peanut butter chicken recipe will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 4

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Ingredients

  

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Chicken

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• ⅓ cup cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Peanut Butter Sauce

• 1¼ cups chicken broth
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter, your favorite brand
• 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, tightly packed
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 teaspoons sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon pure sesame oil
• 2½ to 3 tablespoons chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts, optional garnish
• 1 tablespoon sliced green onions, optional garnish

Instructions

 

• Pat the cut chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
• Add the cut pieces of chicken to a large mixing bowl.
• Sprinkle the onion powder, kosher salt, paprika, ground ginger, and black pepper over the chicken. Toss to coat completely.
• Sprinkle the cornstarch over the coated chicken and toss to coat.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil to a 10 to 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
• Once the oil is heated, add ½ of the coated chicken to the oil. Cook for 4 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on new paper towels to drain. Repeat for the remaining chicken.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and whisk to remove the crispy bits.
• Whisk in the peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin, garlic, sriracha, and sesame oil until smooth. Remove from the heat.
• Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and use tongs to coat. Garnish with the sliced green onion and chopped peanuts. Serve immediately over cooked rice.

Notes

• You can find sesame oil in two places at the grocery store. It can be found in the baking aisle in the oil section. You can also find it with Asian foods. It is usually cheaper if you pick the oil that is in with the Asian foods.
• Coating the chicken in cornstarch gives it a more tender texture and helps the sauce stick to it.
• Ensure that the oil maintains a temperature of 350°F. Adding too much chicken at once will cool the oil, and the chicken will become greasy. If the oil becomes too hot, the outside of the chicken will burn.

Nutrition

Calories: 806kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 2211mg | Potassium: 1391mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg

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