Spicy Peanut Chicken
Super quick and easy dinner to throw together any night of the week. A great new way to use peanut butter in a savory dish!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- ½ cup (129 g) natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup (85 g) honey
- 2 teaspoons sambal oelek more or less for your spice preference
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 tablespoon water
For the rest of the dish:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 large red bell peppers sliced
- 1 ¼ pounds (567 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped peanuts for topping (optional)
- Chopped green onions for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together ingredients for the sauce.1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey, 2 teaspoons sambal oelek, 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon water
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat until hot then add the bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the chicken and cook through, about 7-10 minutes.1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 large red bell peppers, 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Pour the sauce on top then toss to coat and let simmer. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, then stir with a spatula until evenly distributed. Serve over white rice and top with chopped peanuts and green onions, if desired.Salt and pepper, Chopped peanuts, Chopped green onions
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 937 kcal | Carbohydrates: 63 g | Protein: 74 g | Fat: 48 g | Fiber: 7 g | Sugar: 46 g
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