Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe
This Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken recipe blends tender chicken with a rich, creamy peanut butter sauce for a flavorful and satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make dish is a crowd-pleaser that combines Chinese-inspired flavors with the nuttiness of peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water (adjust for sauce consistency)
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and chicken broth. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped peanuts and green onions. Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust the sauce thickness by adding more chicken broth if needed.
- For a spicier kick, increase the red chili flakes or add sriracha.
- Pair with stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg