Peanut or Peanut Butter Ginger Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Peanut or Peanut Butter Ginger Chicken, a flavor-packed dish that combines creamy, nutty richness with a zesty ginger kick. Tender, bite-sized chicken thighs are perfectly caramelized and then simmered in a velvety sauce made with peanut butter, fresh ginger, soy sauce, and coconut milk, creating a savory-sweet harmony that’s balanced with a splash of lime juice. A hint of spice from chili flakes or hot sauce (optional) adds a customizable level of heat to this comforting yet vibrant recipe. Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro for added texture and a burst of freshness, and serve over fluffy white rice for a complete, restaurant-quality meal that's ready in just 40 minutes. Perfect for busy evenings or casual entertaining, this dish will quickly become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 4 tablespoons Peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 cup Coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 0.5 teaspoons Chili flakes or hot sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts (crushed, optional for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 2 cups Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season them with salt and black pepper, then set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the pan, cooking them until they are golden on all sides and fully cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the grated ginger and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low-medium. Add the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and coconut milk to the pan. Stir well to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
If you'd like some heat, stir in chili flakes or hot sauce at this stage.
Return the cooked chicken to the pan, tossing it in the peanut ginger sauce until fully coated. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more salt, lime, or honey as desired).
Serve warm over cooked rice, garnished with crushed roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2993 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 179.4 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.7 g | 384% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 545 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 3689 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.6 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.1 g | ||
| Protein | 170.6 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2774 mg | 59% | |
*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.
