Peanut butter chicken recipe

Chi & Kel

Peanut butter chicken is a restaurant quality dish that you can easily make at home in about 30 mins. The secret lies in the peanut butter chicken sauce, which combines the rich, creamy texture of peanut butter with aromatic spices and tangy ingredients.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Ingredients

For the chicken:

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds, cut into bite sized pieces)
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
Salt and pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons cornstarch or flour
1-2 tablespoons olive oil for frying (more as needed)

For the peanut butter sauce:

½ cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
½ cup hot water
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Adjust up or down based on your preference)

Instructions

Season the chicken

Mix the coriander, cumin, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper in a bowl and set aside
Cut chicken into cubes, pat dry, and place in bowl.
Add the spice mix to the chicken then toss to coat.
Next add and cornstarch and mix again to coat all the chicken pieces.
Heat oil over medium heat, add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Do not overcrowd the skillet. Cook in batches if needed.
When all the chicken pieces are cooked, remove the chicken and transfer to a plate. Turn off heat, drain excess oil from skillet then return all the chicken pieces back into the skillet.

Make the peanut butter sauce.

Mix peanut butter, soy sauce, hot water, honey, rice vinegar, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken. Cook on low 5-10 minutes until desired thickness.
Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve over rice with a side vegetables.

Notes

Use smooth peanut butter for a creamier sauce.
If you have time, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
The sauce thickens as it cooks and continues to thicken as it cools. Bear that in mind so you know what consistency you are going for.
Don't overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 731mgPotassium: 531mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg

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