Best 9 Chicken Smothered In Peanut Sauce Recipes

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Have you ever had a craving for a lip-smacking, flavorful dish that perfectly balances the salty, sour, and spicy elements? If so, then chicken smothered in peanut sauce is the perfect culinary adventure waiting for you. Get ready to embark on a journey of flavors as we explore the best recipes for this delectable dish. From creamy and mild variations to tantalizingly spicy options, we'll help you find the perfect recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. So, let's dive into the world of chicken smothered in peanut sauce and discover the recipe that will become your go-to favorite!

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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.

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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That peanut butter is relegated to the sandwich while sesame butter (tahini) is seen as an exotic food item is one of the wonderfully preposterous anomalies of American cooking. In the rest of the world, especially Asia, peanuts are special, used not only as a garnish but as a main ingredient in sauces. One such sauce incorporates coconut milk and classic Thai seasonings: curry paste or powder, nam pla, lime and cilantro. The coconut milk and peanuts make the mixture too powerful-tasting for most fish and too heavy for most meat. It is perfect, however, when teamed with chicken on the grill, especially boneless thighs.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup natural peanut butter, preferably chunky
1 tablespoon curry paste or curry powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup fresh or canned coconut milk, approximately
1 tablespoon nam pla or soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Start charcoal or gas grill or heat broiler; fire should be moderately hot, and rack should be at least 4 inches from heat. If using wood skewers, soak them in water.
  • Put peanut butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; add curry paste or powder, salt and enough coconut milk to achieve a creamy but quite thick consistency. Cook over low heat, whisking, until smooth; do not boil. Cool a bit, then stir in nam pla and lime juice.
  • Marinate chicken in this mixture for 5 minutes to an hour. Skewer chicken chunks, then grill or broil slowly, until nicely browned and cooked through, 10 minutes or longer. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and accompanied by lime.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 723, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 669 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH THAI PEANUT SAUCE



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This made-from-scratch peanut sauce is thick, rich, and spicy. Serve over rice noodles or steamed jasmine or brown rice with a sweet-and-sour cucumber salad for a refreshing side dish that complements the peanut sauce.

Provided by Jeannette

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

⅔ cup creamy, low-salt peanut butter
1 cup hot water, divided
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon red curry paste, or more to taste
¼ cup canola oil, divided
1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic, or more to taste
1 cup broccoli florets
1 large carrot, cut into thick strips
½ cup halved green beans
½ cup sliced zucchini
1 small onion, sliced
½ sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
3 scallions, sliced
½ cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, divided
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk peanut butter, 1/3 cup hot water, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and curry paste together in a bowl. Set peanut sauce aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a deep skillet or large wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, ginger, and garlic. Saute, stirring constantly, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Pour 2/3 cup hot water into skillet. Add broccoli, carrot, and green beans. Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and reserve steaming liquid in a bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add zucchini, onion, and red pepper; stir-fry for 4 minutes. Return steamed broccoli, carrots, and green beans to the skillet. Add remaining oil, if needed. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender but still crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Return cooked chicken to skillet. Add peanut sauce, scallions, 1/3 cup peanuts, and 1/3 cup cilantro. Stir thoroughly and heat through, 1 to 3 minutes. Add reserved steaming liquid to thin sauce, if necessary.
  • Garnish with lime wedge and remaining peanuts and cilantro. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 307.7 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

GRILLED PEANUT CHICKEN



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This is a perfect dish when you have company coming and no idea what to fix them, especially when you don't want to be boring about dinner.

Provided by CHANDRA6

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons reduced fat peanut butter
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, chopped
⅓ teaspoon curry powder
1 dash ground cayenne pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, curry powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on grate, and brush with 1/2 the sauce. Grill 6 to 8 minutes. Turn chicken, and brush with remaining sauce. Continue grilling 6 to 8 minutes, until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 252.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHICKEN SMOTHERED IN PEANUT SAUCE



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I think next time I'd try only one can of tomatoes. We couldn't taste the peanut butter and had a zillion tomato pieces left over. Without rice or barley, each serving has 273 calories, 32 g protein, 17 g carbohydrate, 10 g fat (2 g sat fat), and 5 g fiber

Provided by wife2abadge

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 onion, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and juices reserved
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
hot cooked brown rice or cooked barley

Steps:

  • Coat a large skillet with nonstick spray and warm over med-high heat.
  • Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or til softened.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes on each side or til browned.
  • Meanwhile in a blender combine the reserved tomato juice, salt, paprika, pepper, peanut butter, cilantro, garlic, and red-pepper flakes.
  • Blend til smooth.
  • Pour over the chicken and add the tomatoes.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduced heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Serve over rice or barley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 654.8, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.3, Protein 31.5

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.

PEANUT CHICKEN DISH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoons ginger, peeled and grated
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoons chili powder
3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter, preferably unsweetened
Chili sauce to taste
4 to 6 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
Salt and pepper
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced
Cilantro leaves to garnish

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.

SWEET AND SPICY PEANUT CHICKEN



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Chicken thighs and a slow cooker- that's a marriage made in culinary heaven! Juicy and flavorful, this simple dish will make you swoon when you return home and find it ready. The filling is also excellent in lettuce wraps. -Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup pepper jelly
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
Hot cooked rice and lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine broth, jelly, peanut butter, soy sauce and garlic in small bowl; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove chicken from slow cooker and cool slightly. Shred with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker. Stir in salt and pepper., Sprinkle each serving with peanuts and red pepper. If desired, serve with rice and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 914mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

STOVE TOP SMOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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Here is a twist on a Chinese restaurant standard, shredded smoked chicken (I prefer thighs, but you can use breasts as well) tossed with crispy snow peas and an Indonesian-style peanut sauce. From the cookbook, "Smokin" Makes 6 first course or 2 main course servings

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups chicken, shredded skinless smoked
1/4 lb snow peas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or 1 tablespoon mild white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
4 cups lettuce, shredded iceberg or 4 cups romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Smoke the chicken (see related recipe) and cool to room temperature. When cool, shred the chicken coarsely into pieces about 1/4-inch wide and 2-inches long. If using thighs, discard the fat and cartilage as you go.
  • Meanwhile, heat a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the snow peas and cook until just bright green, about 15 seconds. Drain and rinse snow peas under cold water until completely cooled. Drain horoughly and cut them lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips.
  • To make the Peanut Sauce, heat the vegetable oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Stir in the ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, shaking the pan gently, just until you can smell the garlic, but before it browns. (You'll smell the ginger first) Scrape the seasoned oil into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Add the peanut butter, 2 tablespoons water, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar and process until you have a fairly smooth sauce. Check the seasoning and add more of any of the sauce ingredients you like. Scrape the sauce into a medium bowl.
  • Add the chicken and snow peas and toss together gently until all the ingredients are lightly covered with the sauce. The sauce should be thin and creamy enough to lightly coat the ingredients; if not add warm water one tablespoon at a time. Serve the salad on a bed of the shredded lettuce, either on individual plates or a large platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Sodium 723.7, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 9.2, Protein 14.6

Tips:

  • To make the peanut sauce extra creamy, use a high-powered blender or food processor.
  • If you don't have a blender or food processor, you can make the peanut sauce by hand. Just be sure to whisk the ingredients together until they are smooth.
  • For a spicier peanut sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • You can use any type of chicken for this recipe. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are both good choices.
  • If you want to make this recipe ahead of time, you can cook the chicken and peanut sauce separately and then combine them just before serving.
  • Serve chicken smothered in peanut sauce with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken smothered in peanut sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The peanut sauce is creamy, flavorful, and slightly spicy. It is the perfect complement to the tender chicken. This dish is also very versatile. You can use any type of chicken, and you can serve it with rice, noodles, or vegetables. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken smothered in peanut sauce a try.

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