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Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken: Discover This Delicious Recipe!

A delicious and easy-to-make Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken with a creamy peanut sauce and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced (any color)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
  • Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add the sliced bell peppers and broccoli to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Pour the peanut butter sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is heated through.
  5. Serve the peanut butter chicken over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha to the sauce.
  • Substitute the chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian option, and adjust cooking times accordingly.

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