Best 8 Chinese Chicken Breast With Peanuts Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with an explosion of flavors in Chinese Chicken Breast with Peanuts, a symphony of tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and a savory sauce. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, and umami, sure to leave you craving for more. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, Chinese rice wine, garlic, and ginger, then pan-fried until golden brown and succulent. The peanuts add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor, while the sauce, made with a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil, brings all the elements together in perfect harmony. This recipe also includes variations for a spicy version, a vegetarian version with tofu, and a low-carb version with cauliflower rice, catering to diverse preferences and dietary needs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH PEANUTS



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Serve this home-style version of kung pao chicken and peanuts with a side of steamed white rice. If you're feeding a large crowd, stir-fry an additional batch instead of making one large serving at once; overcrowding the pan won't allow the ingredients to cook properly.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Lucinda Scala Quinn

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons shaoxing cooking wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
3/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts or cashews
2 whole scallions, thinly sliced
4 whole dried Chinese red peppers
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, wine, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Dice the chicken and toss it in the marinade.
  • Heat a wok or skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the oil. Lightly fry the peanuts for about 1 minute and remove. Add the scallions, red peppers, and garlic. Stir-fry for about 20 seconds.
  • Just before adding to the pan, coat the chicken in the cornstarch. Fry until the chicken is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes (depending on the pan and the heat). Return the peanuts to the pan and mix thoroughly to combine with the chicken. Serve immediately with white rice.

GONG BAO CHICKEN WITH PEANUTS



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This dish is an adaptation of one brought to The Times by Fuschia Dunlop, the British journalist who's also an accomplished cook of Chinese cuisine. It is a pop classic with hot chiles, crunchy peanuts and plenty of garlic and ginger. "Everyone loves it, and it's complex enough to be interesting without being too complicated to make," Ms. Dunlop said. Dig in with a side of white rice and enjoy.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 boneless chicken breasts (11 to 12 ounces total), with or without skin
3 garlic cloves
An equivalent amount of ginger
5 spring onions, white parts only
A handful of dried chiles (about 10)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon whole Sichuan pepper
3 ounces (75 grams) roasted peanuts (see note)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (or use dry sherry or dry vermouth)
1 1/2 teaspoons potato starch or cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon potato starch or cornstarch
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinkiang vinegar (or use balsamic vinegar)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon chicken stock or water

Steps:

  • Cut chicken as evenly as possible into half-inch strips, then cut strips into small cubes. Place in a small bowl. Add marinade ingredients and 1 tablespoon water to bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  • Peel and thinly slice garlic and ginger. Chop spring onions into chunks as long as their diameter (to match the chicken cubes). Snip chiles in half or into sections, discarding their seeds.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients.
  • Heat a seasoned wok over a high flame. Add oil, chiles and Sichuan pepper and stir-fry briefly until chiles are darkening but not burned. (Remove wok from heat if necessary to prevent overheating.)
  • Quickly add chicken and stir-fry over a high flame, stirring constantly. As soon as chicken cubes have separated, add ginger, garlic and spring onions and continue to stir-fry until they are fragrant and meat is just cooked through (test one of the larger pieces to make sure).
  • Give sauce a stir and add to wok, continuing to stir and toss. As soon as the sauce has become thick and shiny, add the peanuts, stir them in and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 522, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 533 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

DENISE'S PEANUT CHICKEN



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This wonderful recipe is a family favorite of ours - and we have 3 very young children! Everyone who enjoys this recipe always asks what restaurant we ordered it from! It is fast and simple to make. I would say it's a bit like a stir fry with a Thai flavor! Serve on top of cooked brown or classic white rice. Very good with a simple side like mandarin oranges to complete this meal

Provided by NEECEEWAGS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon wok oil or peanut oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 ½ cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 cups chopped dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. Place chicken in the wok, and cook until juices run clear. Mix in red bell pepper, and continue cooking until tender.
  • In a bowl, mix the broth, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, cayenne pepper, ginger, and cornstarch. Pour into the wok. Toss green onions and cilantro into wok (reserving some of each for garnish). Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Mix in peanuts, and garnish with reserved green onions and cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 154.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH RED CHILE PEANUT DRESSING



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons chipotle pepper puree
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup canola oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded
1/2 head romaine lettuce, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
1/4 pound snow peas, julienned
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Chili oil, optional
Grilled lime halves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, peanut butter, ginger, chipotle pepper puree, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and canola oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Combine cabbage, lettuce, carrots, snow peas, cilantro, and green onion in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and top with the shredded chicken, chopped peanuts, and mint. Drizzle with chili oil, if desired. Garnish with grilled lime halves.

ASIAN CHICKEN WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 39

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup chicken stock
3 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
1 lime, freshly squeezed
1-ounce soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce (recommended: Salsita Habanero Chiles)
1 scallion
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
1/2 cup white rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, including black seeds
2 teaspoons pressed fresh ginger
1 tablespoon orange zest
Pinch Hawaiian red salt
Pinch red pepper flakes
10 large mint leaves, chopped
1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into round slices
1 packet dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon orange zest
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon pressed fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon pressed fresh garlic
1 pound chicken breasts
1 tablespoon canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 red pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
1 avocado, cut into bite-size pieces
Cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Peanut sauce:
  • Combine all the ingredients in food processor and mix until well blended. Set aside.
  • Marinade:
  • Mix all the ingredients, except the pineapple, together in a bowl, then add the pineapple slices. Let sit for a minimum of 30 minutes. This can also be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
  • Preheat the grill to medium and grill each side of the pineapple until they have deep brown grill marks. Remove and slice into desired bite-size pieces. Set aside.
  • Dough:
  • Preheat the grill and the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix the yeast, water and sugar together in a small bowl until the yeast dissolves into a smooth, beige color. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Using a stand mixer, add the flours, salt, cornmeal, sesame seeds, and orange zest, and mix with dough hook. Add the yeasted water and mix for 30 seconds. Add the sesame oil, ginger and garlic. If the dough is too dry, add drops of water until it becomes moist. Place dough in oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.
  • When ready to roll out, cut the dough into 2 pieces and roll out each piece to desired thickness.
  • This will give you 2 individual pizzas or you can choose to do one. Put the dough on a preheated pizza stone, if using an oven or a mesh grilling tray, if using a grill. Depending on the thickness of the crust, it will take approximately 10 minutes for thin pizza and 15 to 20 minutes for thicker pizza.
  • Chicken:
  • Preheat the grill to medium.
  • Cut each chicken breast in half to make thinner cutlets. Season with oil, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Grill for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill to a cutting board and cut into bite-size pieces, either long strips or chunks. Cover loosely with foil. Set aside.
  • Assembly:
  • Arrange the grilled chicken, grilled pineapple, red pepper, avocado, cilantro on top of the dough. Drizzle with Peanut sauce, slice and serve.

CHINESE CHICKEN BREAST WITH PEANUTS



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Provided by Dorothy Lee

Categories     Chicken     Ginger     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Peanut     Fall     House & Garden

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pair chicken breasts
1 scallion
1 small clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce
1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon monosodium glutamate
1 teaspoon sugar
Few drops vinegar
1 teaspoon sherry
1 slice fresh ginger, minced
Few drops sesame seed oil
1/4 cup cooking oil
1/4 cup blanched peanuts
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot chili pepper flakes, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut chicken meat from bone. Peel off skin and discard. Cut meat into dice a little larger than the peanuts. Split scallion lengthwise and cut into 1"-long sections. Cut garlic into slivers. Mix chicken with salt, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. In a small bowl mix the remaining soy sauce and cornstarch, monosodium glutamate, sugar, vinegar, sherry, scallion, garlic, ginger and sesame seed oil. Heat oil in frying pan. Add peanuts and stir until golden. Add first hot pepper flakes, then chicken. Ch'ao 1 minute. Stir the mixture in a small bowl until smooth. Add to the chicken and ch'ao just until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.

SPICY PEANUT CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE



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A sprinkle of cayenne pepper puts the spicy in this Asian-inspired chicken served with pineapple chunks and dry-roasted peanuts.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing
2 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, cut lengthwise into quarters, then sliced crosswise
1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks in juice, drained
1/2 cup PLANTERS Lightly Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk dressing, soy sauce, cornstarch and ground red pepper until blended.
  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 3 min. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 min., stirring constantly. Stir in vegetables; cook and stir 3 min. or until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Add dressing mixture; cook and stir 1 min. or until thickened. Stir in pineapple and nuts; cook 1 min. or until pineapple is heated through. Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

CHICKEN WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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Served on a bed of rice, this saucy chicken skillet from Karen Holland of Winnipeg, Manitoba, will quickly become one of your favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup hot cooked rice
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet, saute the chicken, garlic and ginger in oil for 5 minutes. Add peanut butter mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, stirring frequently., Serve with rice; sprinkle with green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of chicken breast. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the best choice for this recipe, as they cook quickly and evenly. If you're using frozen chicken breasts, be sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Slice the chicken breasts against the grain. This will help the chicken cook more evenly and tenderize it.
  • Use a large skillet or wok. This will help the chicken and vegetables cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you add too much chicken or vegetables to the pan at once, they will not cook evenly.
  • Stir-fry the chicken and vegetables over high heat. This will help to brown the chicken and vegetables and lock in their flavor.
  • Add the peanuts at the end of cooking. This will help to prevent them from burning.

Conclusion:

This Chinese chicken breast with peanuts is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is packed with flavor and is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and vegetables. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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