Description
A quick and flavorful Peanut Butter Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breast coated in a creamy peanut butter and hoisin sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish combines savory and nutty flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ lb chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 Tbsp cornstarch (or almond flour)
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
Cooking
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil (for frying)
Garnish (optional)
- ½ Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Coat: In a small mixing bowl, toss the 1½ lb chicken breast pieces with 3 Tbsp cornstarch until they are thoroughly coated. Set aside to prepare the sauce.
- Mix: In a separate bowl, combine ¼ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup hoisin sauce, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp minced garlic, and ⅔ cup water. Stir well to create a smooth sauce mixture.
- Cook: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp cooking oil. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces. Cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Thicken: Pour the prepared peanut butter sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken pieces evenly. Continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the Peanut Butter Chicken immediately, garnished with optional ½ Tbsp sesame seeds and 1 Tbsp chopped green onions for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute almond flour for cornstarch to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Use teriyaki sauce as an alternative to hoisin sauce according to your taste preference.
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce mixture.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- The chicken can be cooked slightly longer if pieces are larger or to ensure thorough cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
