Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe

With over 80+ 5-star reviews, this Peanut Butter Chicken recipe is truly the BEST! I’ve been making this easy dinner for YEARS and even my picky toddler loves it. It’s always such a hit and the whole thing comes together in just 30 minutes. The garlicky peanut butter sauce with the chicken, rice, and veggies makes for a healthy meal that the entire family will love!

Dinner Tonight: The BEST Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe!

As a busy mom of 3, there’s nothing better than a quick and easy dinner that:

1. Comes together in just 30 minutes.
2. Is the perfect balance of healthy protein, carbs, and fats.
3. Is full of veggies.
4. And has the perfect savory peanut butter flavor, making it great for kids AND adults!

I could not be more obsessed with this Peanut Butter Chicken recipe. I originally made it as a way to get my picky toddler to eat ANYTHING besides chicken nuggets, and he loved it. Which says a lot considering how particular he was about what he ate! Since then, I make this easy dinner for my family all of the time and it’s always so good.

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Can You Make Chicken with Peanut Butter?

Of course! It may sound crazy, but peanut butter mixed with honey, minced garlic, soy sauce (or coconut aminos (opens in a new tab)), ginger powder, rice vinegar and broth makes for the best sauce to cook chicken into. Simply cook it until it slightly thickens and reduces for a sauce that can take a chicken recipe to the next level!

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Peanut Butter Chicken Ingredients

The ingredients for this Peanut Butter Chicken recipe are simple and easy to find. Here are a few notes about what you’ll need:

• Coconut Oil – Any type of cooking oil works great, but I love the lightly sweet coconut taste that the coconut oil adds to the chicken! It really comes together with the peanut butter sauce.
• Chicken Breast – I used chicken breast cut into cubes for this recipe.
• Onion – Yellow onion works best, but I used red onion since it’s what I had on hand at the time.
• Peanut Butter – Creamy or crunchy peanut butter both work great!
• Coconut Aminos (or Soy Sauce) – Feel free to use regular soy sauce, tamari (gluten-free soy sauce), or coconut aminos (opens in a new tab) in this recipe.
• Honey – The honey adds a sticky, sweet texture and flavor to this Peanut Butter Chicken recipe. Another option is to use agave syrup instead!
• Rice Vinegar – The rice vinegar (opens in a new tab) in this recipe gives it a brightness that brings the entire sauce together.
• Tomato Sauce – The amount of tomato sauce, in my opinion, is the perfect amount. However, you can adjust the tomato sauce in this recipe! If you’re not a fan of it, feel free to use 1 Tablespoon instead of 2 or omit it completely.
• Broth – Chicken broth or vegetable broth add so much flavor!
• Seasoning – A mix of cumin, ground coriander, (opens in a new tab) salt, and pepper add tons of flavor to the chicken. However feel free to use any seasoning mix that sounds good to flavor the chicken! For the peanut butter sauce, I used a mix of freshly minced garlic (can use garlic powder), ginger powder, (opens in a new tab) and onion powder. You can also adjust the amount of ginger to your own taste!

How to Make Peanut Butter Chicken

Here’s how to make this easy Peanut Butter Chicken recipe in no time at all!

1. Cook the chicken in a skillet or pan (opens in a new tab) over medium-high heat.
2. Mix the peanut butter sauce ingredients together.
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer (stir often).
4. Remove from heat and add to your favorite rice and vegetable pairings!

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Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe Tips

Want to know how to make the BEST peanut butter sauce for chicken? Here are a few tips:

• Adjust the amount of simmer time to the desired thickness. The longer the sauce simmers, the thicker it will get!
• Keep in mind that the sauce will slightly thicken once it cools.
• Add chili flakes to the sauce if you want a spicy kick!
• Feel free to use more ginger in the sauce if you like that flavor.

What to Serve with Peanut Sauce Chicken

The best way to pair Peanut Butter Chicken is with rice and delicious vegetables. Here are a few ideas for yummy toppings and pairing ideas!

• Brown Rice
• Basmati Rice (opens in a new tab)
• Roasted Broccoli
• Shredded Carrots
• Green Onions
• Celery
• Red Bell Peppers
• Crushed Red Pepper
• Cilantro
• Peanuts
• Sesame Seeds (opens in a new tab)

How to Store Peanut Butter Chicken

Did you know that you can store this recipe in the refrigerator, freeze it for later, or even meal prep it in advance? It’s so good, even reheated! Here’s how to store Peanut Butter Chicken.

Refrigerator – Place the chicken in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Freezer – Place the chicken in an airtight container and let cool in the fridge for 1 hour. Then move to the freezer and store for up to 3 months!

Meal Prep – Feel free to make Peanut Butter Chicken bowls in advance and place in airtight meal prep containers. (opens in a new tab) Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months! To reheat, simply heat up in the microwave, stirring often, until evenly warm.

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• Dairy-Free Tuscan Chicken
• Hot Honey Chicken Bowls
• Baked Spinach Chicken Meatballs
• Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake
• Paleo Chicken Mushroom Casserole
• Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice

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