Description
Peanut Butter Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breast pieces coated in a creamy, savory peanut butter sauce with hints of hoisin and soy. This easy skillet recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, delivering a delicious combination of nutty and umami flavors in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 Tbsp cornstarch (or almond flour)
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil (for frying)
Peanut Butter Sauce
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce (or teriyaki sauce)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- ⅔ cup water
Toppings (Optional)
- ½ Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Coat: In a small mixing bowl, combine the bite-sized chicken breast pieces with 3 Tbsp cornstarch. Toss well until each piece is evenly coated. Set this mixture aside to prepare the sauce.
- Mix Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together the peanut butter, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and water until smooth and well combined. This will be your flavorful peanut butter sauce.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 2 Tbsp cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering and hot, add the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure all sides are browned and the chicken is cooked through with no pink remaining.
- Thicken Sauce: Pour the prepared peanut butter sauce into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir well to coat all the chicken pieces evenly. Continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and clings nicely to the chicken.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the peanut butter chicken immediately, garnished with optional sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute almond flour for cornstarch if you prefer a gluten-free option.
- Hoisin sauce can be swapped with teriyaki sauce for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more or less water according to your preference.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- To add more vegetables, consider stirring in bell peppers or snap peas during the cooking process.
