Best 8 Peanut Butter Chili Chicken Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary adventure that harmonizes the bold flavors of peanuts and chili in a delectable symphony of sweet, savory, and spicy. Embark on a journey through three distinct recipes that showcase the versatility of this dynamic duo.

In the first recipe, succulent chicken breasts are transformed into tender morsels, enveloped in a velvety peanut butter sauce that dances on your palate with its rich, nutty undertones. Accompanied by a medley of crisp vegetables, this dish promises a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite.

The second recipe presents a delightful twist on the classic chili, where ground chicken takes center stage. Infused with a symphony of spices, including chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this chili boasts a robust, smoky flavor that lingers on the tongue. Creamy peanut butter adds a touch of velvety richness, while tender chunks of chicken and a medley of beans provide a hearty and satisfying texture.

Last but not least, the vegetarian chili showcases the versatility of peanut butter in a meatless masterpiece. A vibrant array of vegetables, including bell peppers, corn, and black beans, are harmoniously united in a savory peanut butter-based broth. This chili is a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a satisfying and nutritious meal for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

Prepare to embark on a culinary expedition that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. These three peanut butter chili chicken recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will elevate your dining experience to new heights.

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

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN



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Alabama is well known for growing peanuts...in fact, our state hosts the National Peanut Festival each year. Peanut butter stars in this recipe, making a tasty sauce for the tender chicken. Don't let the unusual combination of ingredients-tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic and onion with the peanut butter-keep you from trying it. My family loves it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up
1/2 cup canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water

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.

Nutrition Facts :

SHEET PAN THAI PEANUT-CHILI CHICKEN



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Adapted from http://therecipecritic.com/2017/02/sheet-pan-thai-glazed-salmon-vegetables/

Provided by Morgan

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
1 inch piece fresh ginger peeled and grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 bell peppers, stemmed and chopped
1 medium bunch of broccoli, separated into florets
2 handfuls snow peas
2 carrots, sliced
1/2 white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
Lime wheels, to top
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped
Fresh cilantro and/or thai basil, to serve
Basmati rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Season the chicken breast pieces generously with salt and pepper and place in a large, sealable plastic bag.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sweet Thai chili sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, peanut butter, ginger, and garlic. Pour enough to cover the chicken into the sealable plastic bag. Close, shake around, and allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and place the chicken on a large nonstick baking sheet. Brush the chicken with additional marinade, if desired.
  • In a separate large bowl, toss the bell peppers, broccoli, snow peas, carrots, and onion with the oil and about 1/3 cup's worth of the chicken marinade. Season with salt and pepper. Lay the vegetables around the chicken and top with lime wheels. Discard all of the remaining marinade that has touched raw chicken.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Drizzle the chicken and vegetables with additional marinade, if desired, sprinkle the chicken with the crushed peanuts, and broil to further crisp the vegetables and toast the peanuts, about 2 minutes.
  • Top with cilantro and/or thai basil, and serve over basmati rice with additional sauce, if desired.

SMOKY PEANUT BUTTER CHILI



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I eliminated beans from my standard chili recipe and added peanut butter and peanuts just for fun. Wow, it was amazing! Tried it on my family and they all loved it. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h25m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon peanut oil or canola oil
2-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 to 2 tablespoons ground ancho chile pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Optional: Shredded smoked cheddar cheese and chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add beef and cook in batches until no longer pink, 7-10 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain. Add green pepper, onion and carrot; cook and stir until slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer meat, vegetables and drippings to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker., Stir in the next 7 ingredients until combined. Cook, covered, on low about 4 hours, until vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle servings with shredded cheese and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 878mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CHILI



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Who would have thought beans and peanut butter could go together in harmony? They do, in this satisfying vegetarian chili.

Provided by EuroGirl6

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Place the diced tomatoes, water, garlic, and bay leaves into a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and season with the cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, pour in the black beans and kidney beans; return to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter until dissolved, then remove and discard the bay leaves, and season the chili with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy with a sprinkle of Cheddar cheese, tortilla chips and smile!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 753.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

THAI PEANUT CHICKEN CHILI



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This is a Thai peanut chicken chili recipe I received from a friend of mine. It's awesome. He used pork in his.

Provided by Jim

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 bunch scallions, sliced, white and green parts divided
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
½ cup peanut butter
¼ cup water, or more to taste
2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
1 medium lime, juiced
½ teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
8 leaves basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook in batches, if necessary, until nicely browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • At the same time, heat a small amount of water to boiling in a small saucepan. Add carrots and boil until just starting to get tender, about 2 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; stir in onion, white parts of scallions, garlic, and ginger. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, 1/4 cup water, Sriracha, lime juice, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring often, until peanut butter is melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Add cooked chicken, carrots, and peanut sauce to the onion mixture. Stir in beans, scallion greens, and basil until well mixed.
  • Simmer over low heat, stirring often, until well blended and heated through, 30 to 40 minutes. The sauce should be a little thin as it cooks; if not, add water until desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 579.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

PEANUT BUTTER CHILI



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15- ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar, optional
2 cups tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • Place the diced tomatoes, water, garlic, and bay leaves into a large saucepan, and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and season with the cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cover, and simmer 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, pour in the black beans and kidney beans; return to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter until dissolved, then remove and discard the bay leaves, and season the chili with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove to a serving bowl and serve sprinkled with Cheddar, if desired, and tortilla chips alongside.

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN WITH CHILE



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This was given to me years ago by a wonderful woman that I deeply admired. Everytime I fix this dish I think of her. Enjoy!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 pieces skinless chicken (legs and thighs work well)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup natural-style peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Arrange chicken in an oven proof baking dish.
  • In frying pan, fry onion and garlic in hot oil until limp.
  • Add other ingredients and stir until well blended, pour over chicken, cover and bake for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove cover and bake an additional 20 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Serve over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.9, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 379.8, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 6.9

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

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

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Peanut Butter: Opt for creamy, natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils. This will ensure a smooth and flavorful sauce.
  • Chicken Preparation: For a crispy texture, coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch before pan-frying. Alternatively, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
  • Soy Sauce and Honey Balance: Adjust the amounts of soy sauce and honey to your taste preference. Start with smaller quantities and gradually increase until you achieve a balance between salty and sweet.
  • Spice Level: Customize the spiciness by adjusting the amount of chili paste or cayenne pepper. Start with a small amount and gradually add more until you reach your desired level of heat.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh ginger, garlic, and green onions for the best flavor. Finely chop these ingredients to release their aromatic oils.
  • Garnish and Serving: Before serving, sprinkle the dish with chopped peanuts and green onions for an extra layer of flavor and texture. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This delectable Peanut Butter Chili Chicken offers a unique blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. It combines the richness of peanut butter with the heat of chili, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and adventurous. Whether you're a fan of spicy cuisine or simply seeking a new culinary experience, this recipe is sure to impress. Experiment with different chili paste or cayenne pepper options to achieve your desired level of spiciness. Remember, the key is to create a harmonious balance between the savory, sweet, and spicy elements. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your kitchen, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

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