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Peanut Butter Sauce for Chicken

With over 80+ 5-star reviews, this Peanut Butter Chicken recipe is truly the BEST! I’ve been making this easy dinner for YEARS and even my picky toddler loves it. It’s always such a hit and the whole thing comes together in just 30 minutes. The garlicky peanut butter sauce with the chicken, rice, and veggies makes for a healthy meal that the entire family will love!
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 344kcal
Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

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
  • 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper optional, adjust to taste

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. Add crushed red pepper to taste!
  • 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 936mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg