Best 2 Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken Recipes

When creating a delicious and flavorful dish, it's hard to beat the combination of spicy and peanut butter. Spicy peanut butter chicken is a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with a unique blend of heat and richness. Whether you're looking for an appetizer, main course, or a quick and easy weeknight meal, this dish has something to offer everyone. With a variety of cooking methods and ingredient options, there's a spicy peanut butter chicken recipe out there to satisfy any palate.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY CHICKEN WINGS

Spicy Peanut Butter & Jelly Chicken Wings image

You'll need lots of napkins with this finger licking good wings. The glaze is amazing and spicy with the right amount of sweetness.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 c instant mashed potato flakes
2 Tbsp canola oil
1 Tbsp salt
4 lb chicken wings separated at joint and tips cut off and discarded
1/4 c smooth or natural peanut butter
1/4 c spicy jelly i used a hot raspberry jelly but you can use jalapeno jelly or whatever flavor you want
1/4 c rice vinegar
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp sambal olek sauce

Steps:

1. Preheat oven 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
2. Whisk the mashed potato flakes, canola oil, and salt together. Add the wings with hands massage the mixture onto the wings. Place the wings on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Turn the wings and bake 20 more minutes.
3. Meanwhile mix the remaining ingredients together in a large bowl. Once the wings have baked toss in the peanut butter and jelly mixture and place back in oven pouring any remaining sauce on wings and bake another 5 minutes.

SPICY PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN

SPICY PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN image

Categories Chicken Dinner Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

¾ cup chicken stock
½ cup The Heat Is On peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 pounds chicken breast, skinless boneless
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons grated ginger
2 carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
1 can (398ml) baby corn, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup sugarsnap peas
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
¼ cup chopped peanuts
*1 tablespoon water
*1 tablespoon corn starch

Steps:

1. In a small bowl, combine stock, peanut butter, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar until smooth. 2. Pour ¾ of the mixture into plastic bag. Add chicken to bag. Marinade for 4 hours or overnight. 3. Add water and cornstarch to small bowl. Stir until smooth. Blend with remaining sauce. Set aside (chilled) while chicken marinades. 4. Grill the chicken. Baste with remaining sauce. 5. In a wok or large heavy-bottomed skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add the remaining ¼ of the peanut butter sauce, garlic and ginger, and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the carrots, baby corn, snap peas and red pepper, and cook for 3-5 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender-crisp. 6. Serve immediately. Sprinkle green onions and peanuts as garnish.

Tips:

Choose the right type of peanut butter for the best flavor. Creamy peanut butter is the most common choice, but you can also use crunchy peanut butter for a more textured sauce.
Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor. Grating them finely will help them release their flavor into the sauce.
Add a little bit of heat to the sauce with cayenne pepper or chili powder. You can also add some Sriracha sauce for a more intense heat.
Use chicken breasts or thighs for this recipe. Chicken breasts are leaner, while chicken thighs are more flavorful.
Be sure to cook the chicken all the way through before adding it to the sauce. This will help to prevent the chicken from becoming dry and tough.
Serve this dish over rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Spicy peanut butter chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The creamy peanut butter sauce is flavorful and satisfying, and the chicken is tender and juicy. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.