Peanut or peanut butter ginger chicken is a delicious, savory and slightly spicy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of peanuts or peanut butter, ginger, and chicken creates a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a variety of ingredients and cooking methods to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating a unique and satisfying peanut or peanut butter ginger chicken dish.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
LIME-GINGER CHICKEN KABOBS WITH PEANUT SAUCE
These chicken thighs are flavorful, moist, and very easy to make. And when dipped into an Asian-inspired peanut sauce, just wait for the m-m-m-m-m's to begin. I like to serve this with Cucumber Slices with Dill (a recipe on this site) and white rice.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 2h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks, and sprinkle with salt.
- Stir mayonnaise, lime zest, ginger, salt, and pepper for the marinade in a bowl until smooth. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag, add marinade, seal, and massage the bag until all the chicken pieces are coated. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.
- Soak 6-inch wooden skewers in a bowl of water for at least 30 minutes.
- Whisk peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and sambal oelek together in a bowl. Slowly whisk in small amounts of warm water until dipping sauce reaches the desired consistency; set aside.
- Heat the grill to medium-high and oil the grate.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and thread chicken onto the skewers; discard marinade.
- Place skewers on the hot grill and cook until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes, lowering the heat if chicken is browning too fast. Turn skewers as often as necessary for even browning, and to keep the chicken from burning.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with fresh lime wedges and peanut sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 115.4 mg, Fat 50.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 37.6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1345 mg, Sugar 8 g
PEANUT (OR PEANUT BUTTER) GINGER CHICKEN
Delicious flavorful chicken dish that is as fast and easy to make as it is tasty! All amounts are approximate and can be tweaked to suit your tastes, I typically make a little more of the sauce. This recipe is originally from Jaylene at Nibbledish.com, I've changed the amounts to what I use for a family of 4.
Provided by JayDubs
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, prepare the peanut butter sauce. Add the peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and 2 Tbs. olive oil together and stir until you form a smooth paste.
- Dice garlic and ginger as fine as you can get them, I use a grater with small holes and grate my garlic so that there are no large chunks for those that don't care to bite into a large piece of garlic.
- Cube your chicken into small bite sized pieces or cut into small strips if you prefer.
- In a pan, heat up some olive oil (I usually use about 2 Tbs.) add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds depending on how hot you got the olive oil. Then add the chicken, season to your taste with salt and pepper, and cook until completely cooked through.
- Add the sauce mixture and stir to coat all of the chicken. Reduce heat to a medium low and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes stirring frequently. If the sauce starts to become too think or clumps together add small amounts of water and stir to keep a nice consistency. The sauce should coat the chicken without being soupy.
- Remove the pan from heat and serve the chicken over rice. Garnish with parsley or sesame seeds if you wish.
PEANUT GINGER CHICKEN
Every time we serve this we get requests for the recipe. We make this often and the kids ask for it calling it Peanut Butter Chicken. Marinate the chicken overnight and into the next day. I broil/bake this dish when we can't grill in the winter. This is the most successful in a series of peanut chicken recipes tried and won a contest with Better Homes and Gardens. Cook time includes marinating time.
Provided by WildLightning
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time P1DT45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse chicken thighs, pat dry. Place the chicken in a plastic bag set in a shallow bowl.
- In a small mixing bowl gradually stir hot water into peanut butter. Stir in chili sauce, soy sauce, the 2 T oil, the 2 T vinegar, garlic, ginger and red pepper.
- Pour marinade over chicken. Seal the bag and turn to coat chicken thighs with marinade. Chill for 12 to 24 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
- In a covered grill arrange medium hot coals around a drip pan. Test for medium hot by placing hand over coals. When hand gets too hot at 3 seconds the temperature is right.
- Remove chicken from marinade. Place chicken on the grill rack over the drip pan but not over the coals. Lower the grill hood. Grill chicken for 35 to 45 minutes or until no pink remains.
- Note: I do not use a drip pan and places the chicken over dead coals, adjacent to the hot coals.
PEANUT BUTTER AND GINGER CHICKEN IN A CROCK POT
Make and share this Peanut Butter and Ginger Chicken in a Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TishT
Categories Chicken
Time 5h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Clean and dry chicken.
- Place in slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rest of ingredients.
- Spoon over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low about 5 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.2, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 120.8, Sodium 500.7, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 33.4
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and ensure that nothing gets forgotten.
- Use Fresh Ginger: Fresh ginger is essential for this recipe. It provides a bright, spicy flavor that can't be replicated with ground ginger.
- Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken is a delicate protein, so it's important to cook it quickly over high heat. Overcooking will make the chicken tough and dry.
- Use a Wok or Large Skillet: A wok or large skillet is ideal for this recipe because it allows you to stir-fry the chicken and vegetables quickly and evenly.
- Serve Immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The chicken will be at its most tender and the vegetables will be still crisp.
Conclusion:
This easy peanut ginger chicken is a delicious and healthy meal that can be on the table in under 30 minutes. It's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. The combination of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy Asian-inspired meal, give this peanut ginger chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!
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