Recipe Card of chicken with peanut butter -recipe
Imagine sinking your teeth into crispy bites of chicken enveloped in a savory peanut sauce. Add in a medley of stir-fried veggies, and serve it all over a bed of fluffy rice or noodles for family-approved comfort on your dining table.
Ingredients list
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil can sub olive oil
- 2 ½ cups broccoli florets
- ¾ cup baby carrots julienned
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless chicken breast or thighs
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup peanut oil can sub olive oil
- 3 cups cooked rice
- Green onions to garnish
- Chopped peanuts to garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the delicious sauce ingredients and set aside for later use.
- Heat up 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a large skillet. Add the broccoli and carrots, cooking until slightly tender. Toss in those vibrant red peppers and give them a quick sauté.
- Dice chicken into 2-inch chunks and dry them off. Sprinkle with seasonings, mixing well with tongs to coat evenly. Dust with cornstarch and toss again.
- In a large skillet, bring 1/3 cup of peanut oil to heat. Fry the chicken in batches until edges are wonderfully crisp. Adjust heat as needed to avoid overcooking.
- After clearing excess oil, return chicken to skillet. Pour in the sauce, turning everything until beautifully coated.
- Turn stove to medium, allowing the mixture to heat and naturally thicken. If it gets too thick, a bit of water works wonders to loosen it up.
- Fold the fresh vegetables into the sauce or keep them on the side. Garnish with a scattering of green onions and peanuts. Serve over rice or noodles for a meal that satisfies.
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Notes
Optional Additions: Bean Sprouts, Water Chestnuts, Onions, Celery, Kale, Chow Mein Noodles, Sliced Almonds, Sesame Seeds, red pepper flakes.
The sauce consistency will thicken while cooking. Add water as needed.