Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe
Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken is a delicious dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, flavorful peanut butter sauce. It's quick, easy to prepare, and a perfect option for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce for 10 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan or wok over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, remaining soy sauce, honey, and chicken broth. Pour the sauce into the pan.
- Add the chicken back into the pan and stir well to coat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. If the sauce is too thin, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir it into the pan to thicken.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1 tsp of chili garlic sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Substitute almond butter if you have peanut allergies.
- This dish pairs well with steamed broccoli or bok choy for added vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg