Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Easy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken. Tender chicken pieces are enveloped in a creamy, rich peanut butter sauce, making it a perfect dish for weeknight dinners or special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can create a culinary masterpiece that rivals takeout, leaving your family craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cubed
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cube the chicken and mince the garlic and ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg