Best 3 Peanut Butter Chicken Southeast Asian Style Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with our delectable Peanut Butter Chicken recipe. This dish is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors, capturing the essence of Southeast Asian cuisine. Marinated in a luscious blend of peanut butter, coconut milk, and aromatic spices, the chicken emerges tender and succulent, enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce.

Accompanying the main dish are two equally enticing recipes. The first is a vibrant and refreshing Cucumber Salad, a symphony of crisp cucumbers, zesty red onions, and a tangy dressing that awakens the palate. The second is a flavorful Steamed Jasmine Rice, cooked to fluffy perfection and infused with the delicate aroma of pandan leaves. Together, these dishes create a complete and satisfying meal that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Southeast Asia.

Let's cook with our recipes!

THAI PEANUT CHICKEN

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This is a very tasty Asian-inspired dish made with chicken and broccoli in a spicy peanut sauce. If you like it mild, use less cayenne, like it spicy, use more. If you're salt conscious, use low sodium soy sauce.

Provided by NIMITZ

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root
¾ cup chopped green onions
2 ½ cups broccoli florets
⅓ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

Combine the rice and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Add chicken, garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring constantly, until chicken is golden on the outside, about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium, and add green onion, broccoli, peanuts, and the peanut butter mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until broccoli is tender, and chicken is cooked through. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 409.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN

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The whole family will love this new, budget chicken dish. Any leftovers freeze well and make a handy lunch

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2tbsp vegetable oil
8 skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 red chillies, finely sliced (deseeded if you don't like it too hot)
2tsp fresh ginger, grated
2tbsp garam masala
100g smooth peanut butter
400ml coconut milk
400g can chopped tomatoes
coriander , ½ roughly chopped, ½ leaves picked
roasted peanuts, to serve
cooked basmati rice, to serve

Steps:

Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat. Brown the chicken in batches, setting aside once golden. Fry the onion for 8 minutes until softened. Then add the garlic, chilli and ginger and fry in the other 1 tbsp oil for 1 min. Add the garam masala and fry for 1 min more.
Stir in the peanut butter, coconut milk and tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan and add the chopped coriander. Cook for 30 mins until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
Serve with the remaining coriander, roasted peanuts and rice, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN

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Chicken breast cubes are simmered with onions and mushrooms in a rich peanut butter sauce. This recipe is delicious served over your choice of rice, noodles or quinoa.

Provided by BLUESP

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
1 medium onion, sliced
7 fresh mushrooms, sliced
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
¾ cup chicken stock
¾ cup smooth peanut butter
salt and pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 572.8 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your peanut butter chicken the best flavor. If possible, use organic chicken and vegetables.
Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Use a good quality peanut butter: The peanut butter is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality brand. Look for a peanut butter that is made with 100% peanuts and no added sugar or oil.
Add some heat: If you like your food spicy, you can add some chili flakes or cayenne pepper to the sauce. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
Serve with your favorite sides: Peanut butter chicken is traditionally served with rice, but you can also serve it with noodles, quinoa, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy, savory, and slightly spicy sauce, peanut butter chicken is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give peanut butter chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!