Description
A simple and flavorful Chinese-inspired dish featuring tender chicken coated in a creamy peanut butter sauce. This Easy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken is a quick and satisfying meal that pairs perfectly with steamed white rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For Garnish and Serving:
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and water until smooth.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the sauce over the chicken, stir to coat. Bring to a gentle simmer, add the cornstarch slurry, and cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed rice.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead for more flavor.
- Include steamed broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas for additional vegetables.
- For extra heat, increase red pepper flakes or add Sriracha sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup chicken with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
