Peanut Ginger Chicken
Satisfy your craving for bold, savory flavors with this irresistible Peanut Ginger Chicken recipe. Tender, pan-seared chicken breasts are simmered to perfection in a velvety sauce made with creamy peanut butter, rich coconut milk, and a hint of honey for balance. Infused with the aromatic heat of fresh ginger, garlic, and red chili flakes, this dish delivers a harmonious blend of sweet, spicy, and nutty flavors. Finished with zesty lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a crunchy garnish of roasted peanuts, it creates an unforgettable dining experience. Perfectly paired with steamed rice, this easy-to-make, one-pan wonder is a weeknight dinner hero that'll leave everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 400 milliliters Coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter (creamy, unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 cups Steamed rice (for serving)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and ground black pepper on both sides.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the grated ginger and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk and stir well to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and red chili flakes to the skillet. Stir until the peanut butter has fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
Stir in the lime juice and taste the sauce, adjusting seasoning if needed.
Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts.
Serve hot over steamed rice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 222.5 g | 285% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.7 g | 548% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4719 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 367.2 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.8 g | ||
| Protein | 288.8 g | 578% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 355 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 35.1 mg | 195% | |
| Potassium | 4292 mg | 91% | |
*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.
