Peanut Butter Chile Chicken
Elevate your dinner game with this bold and creamy Peanut Butter Chile Chicken—a fusion of savory, spicy, and nutty flavors that will transport your taste buds. Juicy, golden-browned chicken thighs are simmered in a velvety sauce made with creamy peanut butter, rich coconut milk, and a kick of chile paste, then balanced with soy sauce, honey, and a squeeze of fresh lime. This recipe is a perfect blend of comforting and adventurous, ideal for impressing guests or spicing up your weekly meal rotation. Serve it over fluffy, cooked rice and top with crunchy crushed peanuts and vibrant cilantro for a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick 25-minute cook time, this irresistible meal is a weeknight winner packed with unique flavors and textures.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chile paste
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 4 cups cooked rice
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and chile paste, stirring for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Lower the heat to medium and stir in the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey. Whisk the mixture until smooth and well combined.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Serve the chicken over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with crushed peanuts and chopped cilantro for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.9 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.0 g | 145% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 4839 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 315.0 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.3 g | ||
| Protein | 165.5 g | 331% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 325 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2853 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
