Peanut Butter Marinade for Chicken
Elevate your chicken dishes with this irresistibly flavorful Peanut Butter Marinade, a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and spicy notes. Creamy peanut butter forms the luxurious base, while soy sauce and lime juice add depth and brightness to the mix. Infused with fresh garlic, ginger, and a hint of heat from sriracha, this marinade transforms simple chicken breasts or thighs into tender, flavor-packed perfection. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an easy way to add gourmet flair to your next meal. Ideal for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, roasted veggies, or a crisp salad for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dinner. Whether you're prepping for a weekday dinner or a weekend cookout, this peanut butter marinade promises bold taste with minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili paste
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and water. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and grate the fresh ginger. Add both to the peanut butter mixture and stir thoroughly.
Add the sriracha or chili paste for a bit of heat. Adjust the quantity depending on your spice preference.
Place the chicken in a large resealable bag or a shallow dish. Pour the peanut butter marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate and allow the chicken to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight for maximum flavor.
When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade and grill, roast, or pan-sear until fully cooked. Discard any leftover marinade that touched raw chicken.
Serve the chicken warm alongside rice, vegetables, or a salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2098 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.5 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2866 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 250.5 g | 501% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2808 mg | 60% | |
*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.
