Rich and Creamy Peanut Chicken Recipe
Are you looking for a delicious dinner idea? This Rich and Creamy Peanut Chicken Recipe is perfect for you.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast cut into pieces
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter creamy style
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Make sure all pieces are similar in size.
- This helps them cook evenly.
- Heat oil in your large skillet.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and ginger.
- Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, and honey.
- Stir everything together until smooth.
- Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the pan.
- Coat the chicken with the creamy sauce.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes.
- The sauce should thicken nicely.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for better flavor.
- Don't skip the coconut milk—it makes it creamy.
- Cut chicken into even pieces for uniform cooking.
- Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Make extra sauce—everyone will want more.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Fresh ginger works better than dried powder.