Best 20 Peanut Butter Chicken Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, and cook until chicken starts to turn white. Add the onion, mushrooms, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Pour the tomatoes and chicken stock into the skillet, and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in peanut butter, and cook stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. This should only take a minute or two. If the sauce is not thickening, you may stir in more peanut butter.

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients; cook and stir over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until smooth. Reserve half of sauce for serving. Slice chicken lengthwise into 1-in. strips; thread onto 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers., Grill, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 2 minutes; turn and brush with sauce. Continue turning and basting for 4-6 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Place cabbage on a serving plate; top with chicken. Sprinkle with green onion. Serve with reserved sauce.

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on all sides; remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. , In the drippings, saute onion and garlic until tender. Add the tomato sauce, water, peanut butter, sugar, vinegar and chili powder. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Return chicken to the pan; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Remove chicken and keep warm. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

PEANUT (OR PEANUT BUTTER) GINGER CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl, prepare the peanut butter sauce. Add the peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and 2 Tbs. olive oil together and stir until you form a smooth paste.
• Dice garlic and ginger as fine as you can get them, I use a grater with small holes and grate my garlic so that there are no large chunks for those that don't care to bite into a large piece of garlic.
• Cube your chicken into small bite sized pieces or cut into small strips if you prefer.
• In a pan, heat up some olive oil (I usually use about 2 Tbs.) add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds depending on how hot you got the olive oil. Then add the chicken, season to your taste with salt and pepper, and cook until completely cooked through.
• Add the sauce mixture and stir to coat all of the chicken. Reduce heat to a medium low and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes stirring frequently. If the sauce starts to become too think or clumps together add small amounts of water and stir to keep a nice consistency. The sauce should coat the chicken without being soupy.
• Remove the pan from heat and serve the chicken over rice. Garnish with parsley or sesame seeds if you wish.

AFRICAN CHICKEN PEANUT BUTTER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Saute onion and garlic, until onion is translucent. Stir in curry powder and red pepper flakes, and cook several seconds.
• Push aside and add chicken pieces, a few at a time, and saute until golden brown.
• Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer at least 25 minutes.
• Stir in peanut butter and tomatoes.
• Add three-fourths of the squash and cook down.
• Add potatoes and remaining squash about 20 minutes before serving, cooking just until done, not falling apart.
• Season with salt and pepper and ladle into bowls.

PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and salt. Cook and stir 1 minute, then stir in the pine nuts, and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the diced chicken breast, and cook a few minutes to reheat. Stir in the peanut butter, soy sauce, and jalapeno pepper until the peanut butter has melted. Pour in the water, and bring to a simmer. Cook and stir until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes more.

ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PEANUT BUTTER BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the barbecue sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat oil. Add onion and cook over moderate medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until lightly caramelized and deepened in color, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining ingredients and 6 tablespoons water. Simmer until flavors are combined, and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Make the chicken: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Set a rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
• In a large bowl, combine chicken, oil and 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce and season with salt. Toss to evenly coat and arrange on the rack. Roast, using a brush to baste with the remaining 1/2 cup sauce every 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and deep golden in color, about 30 minutes. Serve with the leftover sauce on the side, or store sauce in the refrigerator for later use.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT BUTTER DRESSING

Steps:

• To make dressing: In a blender or food processor, puree the oils, peanut butter, vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili powder.
• To make the salad: Cut up chicken into small bite size pieces. Mix the ingredients. Just before serving, toss the salad with the dressing.
• I use Mongolian Fire Oil and Hot Chili Sesame Oil over the top with chopped peanuts. Yummmmmmyyyyy!
• Nutrition per serving: 348 calories; 37 g protein; 15 g carbohydrates; 16 g fat (3 g saturated; 7 g monounsaturated); 83 mg cholesterol; 4 g fiber; 628 mg sodium.

GRILLED PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a plastic Ziplock bag or a glass pan.
• In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and ginger. Pour this marinade over chicken.
• Chill and allow the chicken to marinate for 6 - 8 hours, or up to 24 hours.
• Lightly oil grill.
• Grill marinated chicken (discarding marinade) for 6-8 minutes per side or until done.
• Serve sprinkled with chopped green onions, if desired.

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STEW IN PEANUT BUTTER TOMATO SAUCE: MAFE

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil until hot and brown chicken pieces on all sides. Remove chicken temporarily.
• In the same frying pan, add the onions and stir until soft and slightly brown. Add the tomato paste and salt, and stir well.
• Add all the prepared vegetables and fish sauce to the pot. Return the chicken to the pot and add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Check the vegetables to avoid overcooking, removing them in a bowl as they are done.
• When all the vegetables are cooked and removed from the stew, add the peanut butter or "tigadege", 1 tablespoon at a time to make sure it is well dissolved in the broth. Add the Scotch bonnet pepper, if using and simmer until broth thickens, about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Return all the vegetables to the pot and simmer 5 minutes more. Serve over white rice.

AFRICAN STYLE GRILLED PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients (except chicken), if mixture is too thick, keep adding hot water until mixture is similar to cream.
• Reserve 1/2 cup of marinade mixture for basting while grilling.
• Place remaining marinade in zip loc bag, add chicken pieces, squish to combine, marinate for 2-3 hours
• Heat grill, lightly oil grates, place chicken on grate and brush with reserved peanutbutter mixture while grilling. Grill until juices run clear.(about 30 min).
• Serve with rice or potatoes.

PEANUT BUTTER MARINADE FOR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and marinate chicken for 1 hour or longer. Turn chicken once or twice to ensure that all pieces are covered in the marinade. Remove chicken from marinade and discard. Place chicken on grill or in a large skillet with a small amount of oil and cook until done.
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GHANAIAN CHICKEN AND PEANUT BUTTER SOUP

Steps:

• Place a large saucepan/casserole pot over a medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces, skin side down, for 10 minutes or until browned. Using tongs, turn the pieces of chicken over to seal the underside.
• Stir in two of the onions, ginger and garlic for five minutes or until translucent and softened.
• Pour in the chicken stock and season with salt. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• In a separate small saucepan, mix together the peanut butter with the water. Gently bring the mixture to the boil, stirring occasionally to.
• prevent burning and a lumpy mixture. Gently simmer for 5-10 minutes or until the oil from the peanut butter settles on the surface.
• In a food processor, blend together the remaining two onions with the tinned tomatoes and red pepper. Add this mixture to the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Finally, add the peanut butter mixture to the chicken pan and simmer for a further 30 minutes.
• Optional - pour soup into a bowl and place rice ball in the middle.

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until smooth. Remove from the heat; set aside 2 tablespoons sauce for serving. , Slice chicken lengthwise into 1-in. strips; thread onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium-high heat or broil 6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes; turn and brush with remaining sauce. Continue turning and basting for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. , Place cabbage on a serving plate; top with skewers. Sprinkle with celery and sunflower kernels. Serve with reserved sauce.

CURRY CHICKEN & PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove skin from chicken. Brown chicken in olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat, then remove & set aside. Add onion & garlic to skillet adding curry powder & red pepper flakes & lightly saute' until onion begins to soften. Add flour & stir constantly for 3 - 4 minutes to make a light roux. Lower heat to medium low (about 2 on the dial), then add chicken broth, stirring thoroughly to remove lumps (can use a wisk). Add chicken back to skillet, & cover. Cook for appx. 30 minutes, stirring occassionally & flipping chicken, until chicken is nearly done. Add peanut butter. Mix together & cook for another 10 minutes on low - med. low, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through (no red juices when pierced). Serve over Egg Noodles.
• Notes:.
• Can debone chicken after it's cooked & add back to sauce before serving.
• If the sauce gets too thick during cooking, add a little more chicken stock or broth.
• (No measurements were used in the making of this dish so I had to approximate how much I used. Add all to your own tastes.).

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• 1. with a sharp knife, cut the tips off the chicken wings and save them for stock. Slash the inside of the wing joint to help them cook more evenly but don't cut them all the way through. Sprinkle liberally with the chicken wing dry rub. Set aside.
• 2. In a small pan over low heat, warm the jam, peanut butter, and hot sauce for about five minutes stirring often until well blended. Keep warm.
• 3. Prepare the grill for cooking over direct medium heat. Grill the wings for about 25 minutes, turning often. The wings are done when they are nicely browned and the juices run clear. Remove the wings to a platter. You may serve the wings whole but if you like to serve them in individual segments, cut them apart now. Transfer the wings to a large bowl. Pour the peanut butter and jelly mix over the wings. Toss to coat well. Transfer to a platter to serve. Serves 10
• 4. Chicken wing dry rub: 2 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar in the raw 2 tablespoons granulated garlic 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons paprika 2 teaspoons good-quality chili powder 2 teaspoons finely ground black pepper 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper mix together and store in an airtight container. Makes about 3/4 cup.

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Remove and discard tips from wings and cut each wing in half at joint.
• Combine remaining ingredients except parsley and lemon slices in a large saucepan.
• Cook over low heat for about 15 minutes, until reduced and thickened to the consistency of thick gravy.
• Place wings in a large roasting pan and cover with sauce.
• Turn until each wing is well coated.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes.
• Serve on large platter.
• Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT BUTTER DRESSING

Steps:

• On six salad plates arrange romaine, chicken, aplles, and grapes.
• In a small bowl whisk together water, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, and crushed red pepper.
• Drizzle peanut butter mixture over arranged salads.

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUP WITH PEANUT BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. Put the first four ingredients in a large pot. Cook on high for 2-3 minutes, mixing with a wooden spoon. Cover, reduce heat to minimum and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 2. Uncover the pot, increase heat to high, add frozen vegetables, cook another 3 minutes, constantly mixing with the wooden spoon. Reduce heat to minimum, cover and simmer for 5 minutes
• 3. Add squash or pumpkin, increase heat to high, mix together with the other ingredients, and still mixing, add broccoli, still mix for another 2 minutes, cover and cook on low for 5 minutes.
• 4. Uncover the pot, add tomato sauce, mix together with other ingredients, add water or broth, let it boil uncovered.
• 5. After the soup has boiled, reduce heat to low, add peanut butter and mix well so it is well combined into the liquid. Increase heat, let boil again. Then reduce heat to low, add all the spices, cover, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
• 6. Serve hot, with rice, or a piece of bread.

CHICKEN TENDERS WITH PEANUT BUTTER DIP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, olive oil, salt & pepper, then add chicken tenders, cover & refrigerate for 1 hour.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, peanut butter, the last 2 tablespoons of soy sauce & the teriyaki sauce.
• Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes or until it is smoking.
• Remove chicken from marinade & discard the marinade. Cook the tenders, turning once, for about 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
• Garnish sauce with the chopped peanuts, if desired, & serve with the tenders.