Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe
A flavorful and easy-to-make Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich and creamy peanut butter soy sauce glaze, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or sesame oil
- Pinch of red pepper flakes or chili sauce (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the vegetable or sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are cooked through and golden brown on the outside, about 6-8 minutes.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir well to coat all pieces evenly with the sauce. Let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken beautifully.
- Serve: Remove from heat and transfer the chicken to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite vegetables.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth sauce; natural peanut butter can work but may alter texture.
- Adjust the water quantity in the sauce to get your preferred consistency.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili sauce.
- This dish pairs well with steamed broccoli, snap peas, or jasmine rice.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for juicier results.
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