Embark on a culinary journey to satisfy your taste buds with the irresistible flavors of Asian peanut chicken tenders. This delectable dish combines the vibrant zest of Asian spices with the creamy richness of peanut sauce, creating a tantalizing symphony of flavors. Crispy chicken tenders, coated in a flavorful marinade, are cooked to perfection, ensuring a juicy and tender center. The tender chicken is then generously coated in a luscious peanut sauce, made from a harmonious blend of creamy peanut butter, tangy soy sauce, sweet honey, and aromatic spices. Each bite of this dish promises an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these Asian peanut chicken tenders are sure to become a beloved favorite.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
THAI PEANUT CHICKEN
This is a very tasty Asian-inspired dish made with chicken and broccoli in a spicy peanut sauce. If you like it mild, use less cayenne, like it spicy, use more. If you're salt conscious, use low sodium soy sauce.
Provided by NIMITZ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the rice and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Add chicken, garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring constantly, until chicken is golden on the outside, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium, and add green onion, broccoli, peanuts, and the peanut butter mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until broccoli is tender, and chicken is cooked through. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 409.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
ASIAN PEANUT CHICKEN TENDERS
Ginger, lime and peanuts flavor these Asian inspired tenders.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix Peanut Sauce ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. In shallow bowl, beat egg. In large reasealable food-storage plastic bag, place bread crumbs and peanuts. Dip chicken into egg. Place in bread crumb bag; seal and shake to coat. Place chicken on cookie sheet.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and bread crumbs are golden brown. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
ASIAN CHICKEN WITH PEANUT SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 2h30m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 39
Steps:
- Peanut sauce:
- Combine all the ingredients in food processor and mix until well blended. Set aside.
- Marinade:
- Mix all the ingredients, except the pineapple, together in a bowl, then add the pineapple slices. Let sit for a minimum of 30 minutes. This can also be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Preheat the grill to medium and grill each side of the pineapple until they have deep brown grill marks. Remove and slice into desired bite-size pieces. Set aside.
- Dough:
- Preheat the grill and the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix the yeast, water and sugar together in a small bowl until the yeast dissolves into a smooth, beige color. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Using a stand mixer, add the flours, salt, cornmeal, sesame seeds, and orange zest, and mix with dough hook. Add the yeasted water and mix for 30 seconds. Add the sesame oil, ginger and garlic. If the dough is too dry, add drops of water until it becomes moist. Place dough in oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.
- When ready to roll out, cut the dough into 2 pieces and roll out each piece to desired thickness.
- This will give you 2 individual pizzas or you can choose to do one. Put the dough on a preheated pizza stone, if using an oven or a mesh grilling tray, if using a grill. Depending on the thickness of the crust, it will take approximately 10 minutes for thin pizza and 15 to 20 minutes for thicker pizza.
- Chicken:
- Preheat the grill to medium.
- Cut each chicken breast in half to make thinner cutlets. Season with oil, and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Grill for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill to a cutting board and cut into bite-size pieces, either long strips or chunks. Cover loosely with foil. Set aside.
- Assembly:
- Arrange the grilled chicken, grilled pineapple, red pepper, avocado, cilantro on top of the dough. Drizzle with Peanut sauce, slice and serve.
SPICY PEANUT CHICKEN STIR-FRY
This is a peanutty stir-fry. Serve over rice. If you want more sauce than this recipe makes, do not double the vinegar.
Provided by Hilary
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until sauce is smooth.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; saute chicken and garlic until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Add red bell pepper and saute until slightly tender, about 1 minute.
- Stir sauce into chicken chicken mixture and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir peanuts into chicken mixture and garnish with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 676.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
THAI PEANUT CHICKEN AND NOODLES
This versatile chicken recipe is very similar to chicken pad Thai but easier to make and tastes just as good. Rice noodles can be swapped with mung bean noodles or any type of egg noodles. -Kristina Segarra, Yonkers, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For sauce, whisk together first eight ingredients. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; remove from heat. Add noodles; let stand until noodles are tender but firm, 3-4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, saute onion in remaining oil over medium-high heat until tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in sauce; cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened. Add noodles and chicken; heat through, tossing to combine. If desired, top with cucumber and chopped peanuts. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN TENDERS
These delicious chicken skewers are brushed with a delightful peanut butter and ginger-lime sauce, then grilled to tender perfection. Billie Moss from Walnut Creek, California submitted the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until smooth. Remove from the heat; set aside 2 tablespoons sauce for serving. , Slice chicken lengthwise into 1-in. strips; thread onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium-high heat or broil 6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes; turn and brush with remaining sauce. Continue turning and basting for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. , Place cabbage on a serving plate; top with skewers. Sprinkle with celery and sunflower kernels. Serve with reserved sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 21 g fat (4 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94 mg cholesterol, Sodium 518 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17 g carbohydrate (10 g sugars, Fiber 3 g fiber), Protein 43 g protein.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Use fresh, organic produce and high-quality peanut butter for the best results.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is a delicate protein that can easily become dry and tough if overcooked. Cook the chicken tenders just until they are cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Make sure the peanut sauce is smooth: The peanut sauce should be smooth and creamy. If it is too thick, add a little water or broth. If it is too thin, add a little more peanut butter.
- Serve with your favorite sides: Asian peanut chicken tenders can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, noodles, or vegetables. You can also add a side of dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce or hoisin sauce.
Conclusion:
Asian peanut chicken tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend party. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, while the peanut sauce is creamy and addictive. Whether you serve them with rice, noodles, or vegetables, these chicken tenders are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy Asian-inspired meal, give these chicken tenders a try.
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