Are you searching for a flavorful and exotic dish that combines the richness of coconut milk with the nutty flavor of peanuts? Look no further than chicken in coconut peanut sauce, a culinary delight that offers a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. This dish, often rooted in Southeast Asian cuisine, captivates taste buds with its creamy texture and enticing aromas. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for this delectable dish, taking you on a journey of tastes and textures that will leave you craving for more.
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THAI COCONUT PEANUT CHICKEN
This was one of my favorite recipes from Painter's Tavern in NY state. I tracked down various versions and tested and retested until I found the taste that fit their version. Thai inspired, not truly an authentic dish. This makes a lot of sauce - in fact, you may find that you don't need quite the full amount for this recipe. It really depends on how much you like in your finished dish. I usually make the full amount and the next meal I serve the extra portion as a dip for chicken fingers or satay sticks (it also can be used as a chicken marinade). The nutritional data is assuming you are eating all of the sauce with this meal, so bear that in mind.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the Sauce: Heat coconut milk, peanut butter, and broth in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and heated through (do not let boil).
- Add remaining sauce ingredients, seasoning to taste, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to the consistency of thin spaghetti sauce.
- Remove from heat and cover, if will continue to thicken off the heat.
- To prepare the chicken:.
- Heat some sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and stir fry the chicken chunks until almost cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, squeeze some lime juice into the pan to add moisture, as much as needed.
- Set aside about 1/2 cup of the diced scallions for a garnish later, and add the rest to the chicken, along with the carrots and stir fry until the veggies are lightly browned and the chicken is fully cooked, adding even more lime juice as needed for moisture.
- Pour some of the peanut sauce over the chicken in the pan and toss to coat (a ladleful or two).
- Portion cooked pasta onto serving plates and ladle some more peanut sauce on top of each (or if you prefer, toss pasta with some of the sauce first).
- Ladle chicken mixture on top of each portion, and drizzle with a bit more peanut sauce if desired.
- Sprinkle with some cayenne pepper and some reserved scallions (and nuts if desired) as garnish.
- You may have extra sauce, which keeps about 2 days covered in the fridge, a nice dip for chicken fingers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.8, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 355.6, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 8.4, Protein 26.2
CHICKEN IN COCONUT PEANUT SAUCE
My youngest son has been out of the country for several years teaching English. When he returned to the United States, I made this home-cooked meal for him that combined Asian and American cuisine. He loved it! -Sheila Suhan, Scottdale, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, whisk coconut milk and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in tomatoes, onion, peppers, brown sugar, garlic and seasonings. Add chicken; cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender. Stir before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro; if desired, serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 50g protein.
CHICKEN WITH PEANUT CURRY SAUCE
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add cut up chicken, season and saute until cooked through stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add green beans and pepper strips and continue cooking for 3 minutes.
- While chicken cooks, start the peanut curry sauce. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the sauce. Pour sauce into a frying pan over the chicken and vegetables, stir to combine. Turn heat up to high and bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 6 to 8 minutes. Serve over Coconut Rice or plain steamed rice.
- In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, chicken broth, lime juice, and instant rice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and cover for 7 to 9 minutes. Fluff rice with fork and stir in toasted coconut. Serve.
CHICKEN IN COCONUT SAUCE
This is a delicious recipe from Indonesia. The coconut adds a creamy taste to the chicken dish!
Provided by JAZZYCHAZZY
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indonesian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the cream of coconut with the hot water until smooth and well blended, and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and place the chicken breasts into the hot oil. Pan-fry the chicken breasts until they have begun to brown but are still pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken breasts to paper towels, and sprinkle them with lemon juice, ginger, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the onions and garlic into the skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet on top of the cooked onions and garlic, and pour the coconut cream mixture over the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 133.2 mg, Sugar 69.8 g
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
CHICKEN WITH PEANUT SAUCE
Served on a bed of rice, this saucy chicken skillet from Karen Holland of Winnipeg, Manitoba, will quickly become one of your favorites.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet, saute the chicken, garlic and ginger in oil for 5 minutes. Add peanut butter mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, stirring frequently., Serve with rice; sprinkle with green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.
PEANUT CHICKEN DISH
Steps:
- In a large non-stick skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Add ginger and garlic and cook until aroma is released. Stir in chicken pieces and cook until golden brown. Stir in chili powder, peanut butter, and chili sauce. Stir in scallions and coconut milk and simmer until thickened about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over rice and garnish with cucumber and cilantro Serve with Basmati rice following directions on the box.
THAI CHICKEN IN PEANUT SAUCE (DINNER FOR TWO)
I modified the following recipe to make it more creamy. http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/getrecipe.zsp?id=93705 You can adjust the creamyness by adding coconut milk.
Provided by Brewmaster
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Brown chicken in olive oil in skillet#1.
- Add broccoli and garlic in skillet#1.
- Warm up peanut butter in microwave (1 min) Then spoon peanut butter, salt, soy, chili sauce, red pepper, and vinegar into skillet #2.
- Warm this mixture and add coconut milk to achieve desired taste and creaminess.
- Once veggies and chicken are nearly finished cooking in skillet #1, add bean sprouts.
- Add sauce from skillet #2 when bean sprouts are light brown.
- Serve contents on a bed of white rice.
Tips:
- For a creamy and rich sauce, use full-fat coconut milk. - If you don't have coconut sugar, you can substitute it with brown sugar or maple syrup. - For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes or chili powder. - To make the sauce ahead of time, simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. - Serve the chicken with jasmine rice or quinoa.Conclusion:
This chicken in coconut peanut sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of creamy coconut milk, rich peanut butter, and savory spices creates a flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with tender chicken. Serve it over rice or quinoa for a complete meal that is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
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