Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe

This Peanut Butter Chicken recipe is the BEST for an easy and delicious dinner the entire family will love! Flavorful chicken breast cooked in a sticky, garlicky peanut butter sauce that's the perfect balance of sweet and savory. All topped with crushed red pepper (optional), peanut, and added to veggie and rice bowls of your choice. This wholesome recipe is what dinner dreams are made of!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 344kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Non-Stick Skillet

Ingredients

Chicken

1 Tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast about 2-3 breasts
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Peanut Butter Sauce

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
2 Tablespoons tomato sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Toppings/Pairings (optional)

brown or basmati rice
shredded carrots
roasted broccoli
peanuts
crushed red pepper
fresh cilantro

Instructions

Cut the chicken into small cubes.
Heat up the coconut oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Add in the chopped onions and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the cubed chicken, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked.
While the chicken is cooking, mix the peanut butter, coconut aminos (or soy sauce), honey, rice vinegar, tomato sauce, broth, garlic, ginger, and onion powder together.
Pour the sauce into the pan with the chicken and stir until the chicken is coated evenly.
Allow the sauce to come to a light simmer.
Simmer for about 6-8 minutes (or until the sauce slightly thickens and reduces), stirring often.
Remove from heat and serve the peanut butter chicken over rice and with vegetables of your choice!

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