Peanut butter sauce chicken is an easy and delicious dish that can be made in under 30 minutes. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a popular dish to serve at parties and potlucks. The key to making a great peanut butter sauce is to use a good quality peanut butter. You want a smooth and creamy peanut butter that will not be too thick or chunky. You also want to make sure that you use a peanut butter that is not too sweet. The sauce should be savory and slightly spicy, with a hint of sweetness.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE CHICKEN
An invention of mine to make use of some leftover chicken breasts. Its ingredients mainly belong to the Far-Eastern cuisine, but it also has a slight Latin twist and a Lebanese hint! ENJOY
Provided by Rita's treats
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and salt. Cook and stir 1 minute, then stir in the pine nuts, and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the diced chicken breast, and cook a few minutes to reheat. Stir in the peanut butter, soy sauce, and jalapeno pepper until the peanut butter has melted. Pour in the water, and bring to a simmer. Cook and stir until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 69.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PEANUT BUTTER BARBECUE SAUCE
Peanut butter is the surprise guest in this spicy-sweet barbecue sauce, which cooks up in just 10 minutes. This versatile sauce, which adds nutty richness and depth, keeps for 2 weeks in the fridge and also freezes well. You'll have quite a bit: This recipe yields 2 cups of sauce. It's great to have on hand, doing double-duty as a sauce or a fantastic marinade for chicken or baby back ribs. (If allergies are a concern, substitute in almond butter for the peanut butter.) Serve with sautéed green beans, roasted broccoli or coleslaw.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the barbecue sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat oil. Add onion and cook over moderate medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until lightly caramelized and deepened in color, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining ingredients and 6 tablespoons water. Simmer until flavors are combined, and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Make the chicken: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Set a rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, oil and 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce and season with salt. Toss to evenly coat and arrange on the rack. Roast, using a brush to baste with the remaining 1/2 cup sauce every 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and deep golden in color, about 30 minutes. Serve with the leftover sauce on the side, or store sauce in the refrigerator for later use.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 757, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 54 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1442 milligrams, Sugar 35 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STEW IN PEANUT BUTTER TOMATO SAUCE: MAFE
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat oil until hot and brown chicken pieces on all sides. Remove chicken temporarily.
- In the same frying pan, add the onions and stir until soft and slightly brown. Add the tomato paste and salt, and stir well.
- Add all the prepared vegetables and fish sauce to the pot. Return the chicken to the pot and add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Check the vegetables to avoid overcooking, removing them in a bowl as they are done.
- When all the vegetables are cooked and removed from the stew, add the peanut butter or "tigadege", 1 tablespoon at a time to make sure it is well dissolved in the broth. Add the Scotch bonnet pepper, if using and simmer until broth thickens, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Return all the vegetables to the pot and simmer 5 minutes more. Serve over white rice.
CURRY CHICKEN & PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE
Was needing an alternative way for doing chicken & made up this recipe. It has a smooth sauce & gives you the type of heat that you can feel when you swallow but doesn't burn your mouth. Very satisfying!
Provided by NolaCherie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove skin from chicken. Brown chicken in olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat, then remove & set aside. Add onion & garlic to skillet adding curry powder & red pepper flakes & lightly saute' until onion begins to soften. Add flour & stir constantly for 3 - 4 minutes to make a light roux. Lower heat to medium low (about 2 on the dial), then add chicken broth, stirring thoroughly to remove lumps (can use a wisk). Add chicken back to skillet, & cover. Cook for appx. 30 minutes, stirring occassionally & flipping chicken, until chicken is nearly done. Add peanut butter. Mix together & cook for another 10 minutes on low - med. low, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through (no red juices when pierced). Serve over Egg Noodles.
- Notes:.
- Can debone chicken after it's cooked & add back to sauce before serving.
- If the sauce gets too thick during cooking, add a little more chicken stock or broth.
- (No measurements were used in the making of this dish so I had to approximate how much I used. Add all to your own tastes.).
Tips for Making the Best Peanut Butter Sauce Chicken:
- Choose the right peanut butter. Not all peanut butter is created equal. For the best flavor, use a natural, unsweetened peanut butter that is made with 100% peanuts. Avoid peanut butter that contains added sugar, oils, or salt.
- Make sure your chicken is cooked through. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of the chicken.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with the sauce. The recipe below is just a starting point. Feel free to add more or less peanut butter, soy sauce, or Sriracha to taste.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Peanut butter sauce chicken is delicious with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter sauce chicken is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The peanut butter sauce is rich and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the tender chicken. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give this recipe a try.
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