Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken, where tender chicken is enveloped in a rich, creamy peanut sauce seasoned with soy and ginger. This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over rice or vegetables for a meal that promises to satisfy every palate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sauté until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and brown sugar until smooth; add water if too thick.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Let simmer on low heat for about 5-10 minutes to combine flavors.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving over rice or steamed veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg