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Perfect Peanut Butter Chicken

Perfect Peanut Butter Chicken

Discover the savory sensation of Perfect Peanut Butter Chicken, a quick weeknight delight featuring tender chicken and rich peanut sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Cozy Dinners
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil for frying
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed
  • to taste teaspoons salt
For the Sauce
  • 1 can canned coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 pieces dried bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic flakes
For the Seasoning
  • 1 piece anise star
  • 1 teaspoon dried Sichuan pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons spring onions chopped

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed pan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat peanut oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add cubed chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Stir in salt, coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, bay leaves, cinnamon, and garlic flakes, mixing thoroughly.
  4. Cook the mixture for about 4-6 minutes until the sauce is well combined and heated through.
  5. Season with anise star, Sichuan pepper, sesame seeds, and spring onions to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with jasmine rice or noodles for a complete meal. Cover with plastic wrap or foil when refrigerating to maintain flavor.

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