Description
Easy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken is a flavorful dish that brings the magic of Asian cuisine right to your home. This quick and satisfying recipe combines tender chicken in a rich peanut sauce, creating an unforgettable dining experience that your family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish pairs beautifully with rice or noodles, making it a versatile favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken and garlic; cook until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and a splash of water until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg