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Chicken with Peanut Butter –Recipe A Creamy, Flavorful Dish

Chicken with Peanut Butter Recipe

Ethan
This Chicken with Peanut Butter Recipe creates a creamy, nutty, and savory dish packed with bold flavors. The combination of peanut butter, soy sauce, and spices coats tender chicken in a luscious sauce, making it a comforting and easy meal. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or a special treat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine African, and Indonesian flavors), Fusion (inspired by Thai
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 2 tbsp oil peanut oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1- inch ginger grated
  • ½ cup smooth peanut butter natural preferred
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice or vinegar
  • ½ tsp chili flakes or sriracha optional, for heat
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ cup chicken broth adjust for sauce consistency
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish & Serving Suggestions

  • Chopped peanuts
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Jasmine rice brown rice, or naan

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chicken

  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides (about 4-5 minutes). Remove and set aside.

Sauté the Aromatics

  • In the same pan, add chopped onions and sauté until softened.
  • Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).

Make the Peanut Butter Sauce

  • Stir in peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and spices.
  • Mix well and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken broth if the sauce is too thick.

Simmer with Chicken

  • Return the cooked chicken to the pan, coating it in the sauce.
  • Let it simmer for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is creamy.

Serve & Enjoy

  • Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
  • Serve with rice, noodles, or flatbread.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more chili flakes or sriracha.
  • Make it nut-free by substituting peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini.
  • For a lighter version, use low-fat coconut milk and lean chicken breast.
  • For extra flavor, toast the spices before adding them to the sauce.
Keyword Creamy Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner Recipe, One-Pan Chicken Dish, Peanut Butter Chicken, Thai-Inspired Chicken
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