Peanut Chicken

Peanut Chicken is a savory dish featuring tender chicken coated in a rich, creamy peanut sauce. This flavorful meal combines the nutty depth of peanuts with a hint of spice and sweetness, making it both satisfying and delicious. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, Peanut Chicken offers a delightful blend of tastes and textures that will please any palate.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Low Fat

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 50

Servings: servings

Calories: 356kcal

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

4 large chicken breasts cut into bite-sized chunks
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sugar snap peas
Water chestnuts

Instructions

Place the peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken stock, and teriyaki sauce in a bowl and mix it together.
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 cup chicken stock, 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
Cut the onion into a small dice. Place it into a pan with the olive oil and saute until softened. Add the chicken and continue to cook until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside.
1/2 red onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 large chicken breasts
Add the peanut butter sauce, and turn it down to a simmer. Let it cook, stirring periodically, for twenty to thirty minutes.
At the very end, add the sugar snap peas (and water chestnuts, if you have them). Stir until the veggies are warmed through, then serve over rice.
1 cup sugar snap peas, Water chestnuts

Equipment

1 1/2 Quart Saucepan

Bamboo Cutting Board

Chef's Knife

Notes

I used the organic creamy peanut butter, the one with no sugar added to make the taste more authentic.
For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

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