Best 9 Grilled Chicken Breast With Zesty Peanut Sauce Recipes

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Grilled chicken breast with zesty peanut sauce is a flavorful and delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its zesty and tangy flavors. This delectable dish is not only easy to prepare, but also packed with essential nutrients, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply seeking a quick and healthy weeknight dinner, this grilled chicken breast with zesty peanut sauce is guaranteed to impress and delight your palate.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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Tender, juicy chicken breasts char grilled on the outdoor grill to perfection and smothered in a spicy peanut sauce. The marinade is an amazing flavor that goes magically with the flavors in the peanut sauce. Don't skip the marinade, it also makes the chicken tender and moist.

Provided by Dahn Boquist

Categories     Main Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Spicy Peanut Sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a shallow bowl or re-sealable plastic bag.
  • Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound each of them with a meat mallet so they are an even thickness.
  • Place the chicken in the soy marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  • Prep your grill. The grill should be moderately hot (see below)
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry then place on the hot grill. Cook on each side for about 3 to 5 minutes or until cooked through (see below for internal temperature)
  • If the chicken gets browned too fast and the center is not cooked completely, move the chicken breasts to a cooler zone on the grill until they are completely cooked.
  • Remove the chicken from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with spicy peanut sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 103 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 2250 grams sodium, Sugar 15 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Brown sugar gives these grilled chicken breasts a glistening glaze and caramel-like sweetness, while mustard powder and cayenne add an earthy kick. If you don't want to bother making a mustard sauce for dipping, just serve these with dollops of good, strong Dijon mustard on the side. A crisp salad and some grilled corn completes the meal. And if you prefer dark meat, this recipe will also work with boneless, skinless thighs, though you might have to add a minute or so to the cooking time. Or use a combination of breasts and thighs for maximum crowd appeal.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     barbecues, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound each to an even thickness of 1/2 inch. Do not make them any thinner or they could dry out.
  • In a small bowl, combine sugar, coriander, salt, mustard powder and cayenne. Place chicken breasts in a bowl and rub well with spice mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Remove chicken from fridge while you heat the grill.
  • Light the grill, building a hot fire, or heat your gas grill to high. Once grill is fully heated, brush breasts lightly with olive oil and place chicken on the grill. Cook until undersides are browned and chicken is about halfway cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip breasts and grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter. In a small bowl, whisk together mustard and chives. Whisk in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Serve chicken with mustard for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 458 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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 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.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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This is a big hit with the kids as well as with our adult guests. Goes well with rice, mushrooms and broccoli.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Chicken

Time 8h7m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon chili oil or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Combine oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, sherry, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl, whisking until smooth.
  • Place chicken breasts in a plastic zip lock bag and add peanut mixture, tossing to coat.
  • Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat grill to medium hot.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade; throw away the marinade.
  • Grill chicken breasts 5-7 minutes on each side or until done.

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.

EASY GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CITRUS MARINADE



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This easy grilled chicken recipe is a fast track to dinner. This grilled chicken breast is never dry, thanks to a marinade that's sourced from the pantry.

Provided by Kendra Vaculin

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large shallots, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
¼ cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt
1 tsp. sugar
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1½ lb.)

Steps:

  • Whisk 2 large shallots, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, finely grated, ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar, 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, 1 tsp. sugar, and ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper in a medium bowl to combine. Set ⅓ cup marinade aside.
  • Arrange 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1½ lb.) in a single layer in a baking dish. Pour remaining marinade over chicken and turn to coat. Cover dish and chill, turning chicken halfway through, at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip back into dish; discard marinade in dish. Grill chicken, turning halfway through, until cooked through and blackened grill marks appear, 10-14 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve chicken with reserved marinade spooned over.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ZESTY PEANUT SAUCE



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Chicken is marinated in a spicy peanut marinade then grilled and served with a hot creamy peanut sauce. Garnish with cilantro for an elegant presentation.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

8 whole breast (blank)s large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons JIF® Creamy (or extra crunchy) Peanut Butter
¼ cup CRISCO® All-Vegetable Oil
½ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
2 large cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup JIF® Creamy (or extra crunchy) Peanut Butter
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
¼ cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup heavy cream
1 bunch Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Wash, trim and pound the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Combine chicken and next 8 ingredients in a plastic bag. Marinate 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Combine the JIF®, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and cayenne in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 15 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in the stock and cream. Cook 1 minute more, whisking; set aside.
  • Preheat grill. Remove chicken from marinade and place on a hot grill. Grill until browned - about 4 to 6 minutes on each side (or until center is no longer pink) - turning only once.
  • Serve hot topped with the peanut sauce. Sprinkle with the cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 157.3 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 66.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 1722.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SATAY SAUCE



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Make and share this Grilled Chicken Breasts With Satay Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dani9102

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 skinless noneless chicken breast halves
cooking spray
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons chili sauce
1 teaspoon minced and peeled fresh garlic
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup cilantro leaf

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Rub spice mixture evenly over chicken. Heat a grill pan over medium-high. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes. Cut into slices.
  • Combine peanut butter and next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Spoon. Peanut butter mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 455.7, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 19.5

Tips:

  • To make sure the chicken breast is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken breast in a grill pan over medium heat.
  • The zesty peanut sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If you don't have any peanut butter, you can substitute almond butter or cashew butter.
  • To make the sauce spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

Conclusion:

This recipe for grilled chicken breast with zesty peanut sauce is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is grilled to perfection and the peanut sauce is creamy, flavorful, and slightly spicy. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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