Description
Savor the delightful fusion of Chinese peanut butter chicken, where tangy and creamy notes dance together in perfect harmony. Succulent chicken pieces coated in a rich, nutty sauce promise a memorable meal that will transport diners straight to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless chicken breast, diced
Main Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a skillet or wok, drizzle vegetable oil, and sear diced chicken until golden and thoroughly cooked through, then transfer to a separate plate.
- In the identical pan, pour sesame oil and gently toast minced garlic and grated ginger, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Whisk together creamy peanut butter, umami-rich soy sauce, sweet-tangy hoisin sauce, golden honey, and savory chicken broth until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform sauce.
- For adventurous palates, sprinkle crushed chili flakes to introduce a fiery dimension to the sauce.
- Reintroduce the seared chicken into the skillet, gently folding it through the luscious peanut butter sauce, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify during a brief 2-3 minute simmer.
- Before presenting, elegantly garnish the dish with finely sliced green onions and a delicate scattering of toasted sesame seeds.
- Accompany the chicken with steaming jasmine rice or tender wheat noodles for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked by reaching an internal temperature of 165°F to prevent foodborne illness.
- Use high-quality, natural peanut butter without added sugars for a more authentic and healthier sauce.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains the rich, creamy texture.
- Reduce honey or use a sugar-free alternative for a low-carb adaptation suitable for diabetic diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 576
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg