Name: Easy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 green onion, sliced (plus more for garnish); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; ¼ cup creamy peanut butter; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar; ¼ to ⅓ cup water (to thin sauce as needed); crushed peanuts and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Description

This Easy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken with a rich peanut sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

Vegetables:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green onion, sliced (plus more for garnish)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Sauce:

¼ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
¼ to ⅓ cup water (to thin sauce as needed)

Garnish:

crushed peanuts and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and water until smooth. Set aside.
Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
Add Vegetables: Add the garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and green onion, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
Incorporate Sauce: Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with green onions, crushed peanuts, or sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more or less water.
For extra heat, stir in a dash of chili garlic sauce or sriracha.
This dish reheats well and can be made ahead for meal prep.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Chinese-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 370
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 90mg