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Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe

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This Peanut Butter Chicken recipe combines tender chicken with a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce made from peanut butter, soy sauce, and spices. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner, this dish offers a rich, savory, and slightly sweet flavor profile that pairs beautifully with rice or noodles. A must-try for peanut butter lovers!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup coconut milk (or heavy cream)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or lime juice)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the peanut sauce. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add more crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Swap coconut milk with heavy cream for a richer flavor.
  • Add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added texture and color.

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