This Peanut Butter Chicken is saucy, savory, and full of delicious Thai flavors. Make it on a weeknight for a meal your family will love!
You’ll need just 20 minutes to make this tasty peanut butter chicken dish. Serve it with steamed rice and crispy spring rolls!
What Is Peanut Butter Chicken?
Peanut butter chicken is a flavorful Thai-inspired dish that’s super easy to make. The peanut butter sauce is a tasty combination of creamy, salty, sweet, and savory flavors. It pairs especially well with steamed rice.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- chicken breasts
- oil
- soy sauce
- smooth peanut butter
- ground ginger
- brown sugar
- white vinegar
- salt and pepper
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Peanut Butter Chicken
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a skillet. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, peanut butter, ground ginger, brown sugar, white vinegar, and the remaining olive oil.
- Add the sauce to the chicken and cook until the meat is cooked through and the sauce is hot. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve over steamed white rice, and enjoy!
Tips And Tricks
- Instead of using peanut butter, try almond or cashew butter instead.
- Try a hint of spice by adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Make it healthier by adding your favorite vegetables such as snow peas, green beans, broccoli florets, or zucchini.
How To Serve Peanut Butter Chicken
Serve this peanut butter chicken on a bed of steamed white rice or noodles. Add a tangy cucumber salad, crispy spring rolls and a sweet dipping sauce for a satisfying and tasty meal!
How to Store Peanut Butter Chicken
Leftovers should be cooled to room temperature, transferred to an airtight container, and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Can You Freeze Peanut Butter Chicken?
Yes. Let the leftovers cool to room temperature and then transfer to a freezer-safe container. Peanut butter chicken can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Leftovers should be thawed in the fridge overnight before reheating.
How To Reheat Peanut Butter Chicken
Leftovers can be reheated in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until hot.
Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons oil divided
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a sauté pan. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, peanut butter, ground ginger, brown sugar, white vinegar, and the remaining olive oil.
- Add the sauce to the chicken and cook until the meat is cooked through and the sauce is hot. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve over steamed white rice, and enjoy!
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