Best 8 Chicken Legs With Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance on your palate and tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for cooking succulent chicken legs immersed in a vibrant and tantalizing spicy peanut sauce. Prepare to ignite your senses as we delve into the secrets of creating a dish that combines the richness of chicken with the bold and piquant flavors of the Orient. Get ready to savor every bite of this delectable dish, which promises to leave you craving more.

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CHICKEN WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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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

1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup hot cooked rice
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

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.

QUICK SPICY CHICKEN WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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Muir Glen® tomatoes and peanut butter sauce provides a delicious addition to this spicy chicken dinner - ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
3 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded), cut in half
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Drain tomatoes, reserving juice. In food processor bowl with metal blade, place reserved juice, peanut butter, cilantro leaves, garlic, salt and pepper flakes. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until mixture is pureed.
  • In medium bowl, combine cumin and cinnamon. Add chicken; toss to coat.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet; cook 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is light golden brown. Stir in tomatoes and peanut butter mixture. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 5 minutes to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

SPICY PEANUT CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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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

¼ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
⅓ cup dry roasted peanuts
2 green onions, sliced

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

SPICY PEANUT CHICKEN & NOODLES



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This simple spicy peanut noodles recipe tastes like it took hours to make. Everybody says it has the perfect levels of heat and spice. -Sharon Collison, Newark, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (10.8 ounces) frozen broccoli, carrot and sugar snap pea blend
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
1 package (8.8 ounces) thick rice noodles
3 green onions, thinly sliced on a diagonal
Additional chicken broth, optional

Steps:

  • Microwave frozen vegetables according to package directions., Place broth, peanut butter, teriyaki sauce, pepper and cayenne in a large skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Stir in chicken; heat through. Stir in vegetables., Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain and immediately add to chicken mixture, tossing to combine. Sprinkle with green onions. If desired, moisten with additional broth. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 971mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SPICY HOT CHICKEN LEGS



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This is just like spicy chicken wings, only less work. Cooks up nicely in the slow cooker! A quick meal that is super easy and oh so yummy! For crispier chicken, bake in a 400 degrees F oven for the final 30 minutes.

Provided by chowsito

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 3h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 chicken drumsticks
1 (5 ounce) bottle hot red pepper sauce
¼ cup butter, cubed
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ cups blue cheese salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place the drumsticks in a slow cooker, and sprinkle evenly with pieces of butter. Pour the hot sauce over the chicken, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cover, and cook on High for 3 hours, or until tender. Serve chicken legs with blue cheese dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 158.8 mg, Fat 55.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1024.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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"How do I make chicken interesting?" is a question people often ask me. Here's your answer. I love making a double batch of this sauce and keeping it in the door of the fridge for a day when I need something tasty in a pinch. Don't like spice? Simply omit the hot sauce and the red pepper flakes. You can also sub thinly sliced lean beef for the chicken or just make it a stir-fry with all vegetables...

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 knob ginger, grated (to equal about 1 tablespoon)
5 large cloves garlic, grated
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons canola oil
12 to 15 small red radishes, quartered, plus 1 loose cup radish greens, coarsely chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
1 cup frozen peas
Zest and juice from 1 small lime

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the peanut butter with the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, hot sauce, sesame oil, ginger, two-thirds of the garlic and 2 tablespoons warm water until smooth. (If the sauce is too thick, thin with a little more warm water.) Set aside.
  • Arrange the pieces of chicken on a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle on one side with salt and the red pepper flakes. Turn the pieces on their other side and sprinkle again with salt.
  • Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Add half of the oil and heat until it begins to smoke. Remove the skillet from the heat and quickly add half of the chicken pieces in a single layer. Return the pan to high heat and cook, stirring from time to time, until the chicken is fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.
  • In the same skillet, stir in the remaining garlic, radishes, radish greens and peppers and season with salt. Mix so the radish greens wilt. Stir in the peanut sauce and simmer for an additional minute. Taste for seasoning. Stir in the peas and the chicken. Turn off the heat and let rest a couple of minutes on the stove. Top with a few grates of lime zest and the juice.

CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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If you like spicy peanut sauce, you'll like this dish. The sauce is smooth and creamy with a bit of kick. When stir-frying, I like to marinate the meat to add a bit more depth of flavor. I used chicken for this recipe but am sure it would also go well with pork or shrimp (of course taking into account varying cooking times of different meats).

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy
1/4 cup water, hot from the tap
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons vinegar, distilled
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking chicken)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, sliced
1 cup broccoli spear
1/2 cup carrot, julienned
1 cup snow peas (or sugar snap)
1/3 cup peanut butter, creamy
1/3 cup water, hot from the tap
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar, distilled
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Thoroughly whisk together ingredients for marinade (except olive oil) and marinate sliced chicken for 30 minutes at room temperature or 1-2 hours refrigerated.
  • While chicken is marinating, thoroughly whisk together ingredients for sauce in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbs. oil in wok (or large skillet) at medium-high heat. Drain chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Set cooked chicken aside, covered.
  • Reduce temperature to medium heat and heat 1 tbs. oil in wok. Cook vegetables for 10 minutes or until tender but crisp.
  • Return cooked chicken to pan and toss with vegetables.
  • Make a well in the center of the wok and pour sauce into it, stirring constantly. The sauce will thicken slightly. If the sauce is too thick to your taste, add water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  • Toss sauce, chicken and vegetables in wok until sauce is thoroughly incorporated.
  • Serve over rice or rice noodles.

CHICKEN IN SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken in Spicy Peanut Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb in WNY

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 3/4 ounces low-fat cream of chicken soup
3 tablespoons reduced-fat crunchy peanut butter
1/3 cup water
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap.
  • With a meat mallet , pound to a 1/4-inch thickness.
  • In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, in hot oil, cook chickem 10 minutes or until browned on both sides.
  • Remove chicken from skillet. Spoon off fat.
  • Add soup, peanut butter, water, green onions, chili powder and red pepper to skillet; stir until smooth.
  • Over medium heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low.
  • Return chicken to skillet.
  • Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 79.2, Carbohydrate 0.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 26.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken legs: Look for chicken legs that are plump and have a good amount of meat on them. Avoid any legs that are thin or have a lot of skin.
  • Marinate the chicken legs: Marinating the chicken legs in a flavorful marinade will help to tenderize them and infuse them with flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, but a simple combination of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs is always a good choice.
  • Cook the chicken legs properly: The best way to cook chicken legs is to roast them in the oven. This will help to ensure that they are cooked evenly and that the skin is crispy. You can also grill or pan-fry the chicken legs, but be sure to cook them until they are cooked through.
  • Make the spicy peanut sauce: The spicy peanut sauce is the perfect complement to the chicken legs. It is creamy, flavorful, and has just the right amount of heat.
  • Serve the chicken legs with your favorite sides: Chicken legs can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables. You can also serve them with a salad or a simple green vegetable.

Conclusion:

Chicken legs with spicy peanut sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken legs are tender and flavorful, and the spicy peanut sauce is the perfect complement. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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