Best 5 Peanut Butter Sesame Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight that harmoniously blends the classic flavors of Chinese cuisine with the unique tastes of peanut butter and sesame. This delectable dish, known as Peanut Butter Sesame Chicken, tantalizes the taste buds with its savory and slightly sweet sauce, crispy chicken coated in a flavorful batter, and an array of aromatic spices. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the tantalizing flavors of Peanut Butter Sesame Chicken and provide you with step-by-step instructions to recreate this mouthwatering dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Peanut Butter Sesame Chicken, a delightful fusion of Chinese and American flavors, tantalizes with its sweet, savory, and slightly tangy sauce. The chicken, coated in a crispy batter and stir-fried until golden brown, is then smothered in a luscious sauce made from peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. The addition of sesame seeds adds a nutty flavor and a delightful crunch, while green onions and red bell peppers provide a pop of color and freshness.

In addition to the classic Peanut Butter Sesame Chicken recipe, this article also offers variations to cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. For those who prefer a healthier alternative, the Air Fryer Peanut Butter Sesame Chicken recipe utilizes an air fryer to achieve crispy chicken without the added oil. The Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Sesame Chicken recipe provides a convenient option for busy individuals, allowing the chicken to cook slowly and infuse with the delicious sauce.

For those with a sweet tooth, the Sweet and Spicy Peanut Butter Sesame Chicken recipe adds a touch of honey and Sriracha to the sauce, creating a tantalizing combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Finally, the Peanut Butter Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe transforms the classic dish into a healthier and portable option, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SESAME PEANUT CHICKEN



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cold poached chicken with hot, spicy sesame peanut sauce Adapted this from a recipe I found years ago...

Provided by Vicarjane in Wester

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 -1 1/2 lb boneless cold poached chicken (see below)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 1/2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon chili sauce (or more to taste, sriracha or sambal oeleck.)
if unavaiable Tabasco sauce or crushed red pepper flakes
fresh ground black pepper
set aside 3 sliced scallion (or more)

Steps:

  • First take 1 or 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken parts (thighs and breasts are great). Put in a large pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then boil about two of three minutes, then remove from heat and cool. Keep cold until use.
  • Place sesame seeds in a small shallow pan and toast over low heat until they begin to turn golden. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, cream together the peanut butter with about 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients one at a time, stirring as you go. Taste for heat and adjust according to taste.
  • Slice chicken and place on serving dish.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken.
  • scatter sesame seeds and scallions on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.8, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 51.8, Sodium 616.5, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 17.1

PEANUT SESAME CHICKEN WINGS



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Finger licking wings without the mess! Line your baking pan with nonstick foil for these delicious chicken wings that lift right off the pan without sticking. When you're done, just toss the foil for a quick and easy cleanup.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil
12 chicken wings
½ cup creamy peanut butter
⅓ cup water
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 small clove garlic
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, packed
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil*. Set pan aside.
  • Cut off and discard tips of chicken wings. Cut wings at joints to form 24 pieces. Put wing pieces into a large bowl set aside.
  • Combine the peanut butter, water, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a food processor or a blender. Cover and process or blend until smooth. Remove 1/3 cup of the sauce add it to the chicken wings and stir to coat evenly. Add the cilantro to the remaining sauce in the food processor or blender and process or blend until combined. Set aside. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in prepared pan.
  • Broil wings 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 10 minutes. Turn wings. Broil about 10 minutes more or until tender and brown. Drain off fat.
  • Place wings on a platter to serve, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve with the reserved peanut sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 224.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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"How do I make chicken interesting?" is a question people often ask me. Here's your answer. I love making a double batch of this sauce and keeping it in the door of the fridge for a day when I need something tasty in a pinch. Don't like spice? Simply omit the hot sauce and the red pepper flakes. You can also sub thinly sliced lean beef for the chicken or just make it a stir-fry with all vegetables...

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 knob ginger, grated (to equal about 1 tablespoon)
5 large cloves garlic, grated
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons canola oil
12 to 15 small red radishes, quartered, plus 1 loose cup radish greens, coarsely chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
1 cup frozen peas
Zest and juice from 1 small lime

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the peanut butter with the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, hot sauce, sesame oil, ginger, two-thirds of the garlic and 2 tablespoons warm water until smooth. (If the sauce is too thick, thin with a little more warm water.) Set aside.
  • Arrange the pieces of chicken on a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle on one side with salt and the red pepper flakes. Turn the pieces on their other side and sprinkle again with salt.
  • Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Add half of the oil and heat until it begins to smoke. Remove the skillet from the heat and quickly add half of the chicken pieces in a single layer. Return the pan to high heat and cook, stirring from time to time, until the chicken is fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.
  • In the same skillet, stir in the remaining garlic, radishes, radish greens and peppers and season with salt. Mix so the radish greens wilt. Stir in the peanut sauce and simmer for an additional minute. Taste for seasoning. Stir in the peas and the chicken. Turn off the heat and let rest a couple of minutes on the stove. Top with a few grates of lime zest and the juice.

PEANUT BUTTER SESAME CHICKEN



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This has an amazing taste, and the kids love it. Just has a hint of the peanutbutter that really enhances the taste. It has a good nip to it. Little spicey, but it is wonderful.

Provided by CookingMonster

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon green onion, minced
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon warm water
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • Mix green oinion and garlic.
  • Add 1 tsp water to peanut butter in bowl and mix well.
  • In bowl, mix cayeene, sesame seed and 1 tsp water.
  • Heat sesame oil in wok over medium heat.
  • Add cayenne mix.
  • Turn off heat.
  • Add green onion, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper and peanutbutter.
  • Mix well to make spicy sauce.
  • Cut cooked chicken into fingers about 2" long, put on serving plate and pour sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 95.2, Sodium 496.4, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.7, Protein 35.8

SPICY SESAME NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND PEANUTS



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In this quick and spicy weeknight noodle dish, sizzling hot oil is poured over red-pepper flakes, orange peel, crunchy peanuts, soy sauce and sesame oil. While you brown the ground chicken, the mixture sits, and the flavors become more pronounced and fiery. Tossed with soft noodles and browned chicken, the bright chile-peanut oil shines. If you crave something green, throw in a quick-cooking green vegetable when you break up the chicken in Step 3. You can also swap the chicken with ground pork or beef, or crumbled tofu.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, lunch, weeknight, noodles, poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 tablespoons red-pepper flakes
1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, plus more as needed
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon neutral oil, like grapeseed or vegetable
6 tablespoons roasted, salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Rind of 1/2 orange, peeled into 2- to 3-inch strips
1 pound ground chicken
10 to 12 ounces ramen or udon noodles, preferably fresh
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives

Steps:

  • In a medium heatproof bowl, stir together the red-pepper flakes, soy sauce and sesame oil. Set next to the stovetop.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Meanwhile, in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat, cook the 1/2 cup oil, peanuts and orange rind, shaking the pan occasionally, until the peanuts are golden and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately pour the contents of the skillet over the red-pepper mixture (be careful of splattering!) and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add the chicken and press it down with a wooden spoon into a thin layer. Season with salt and a generous amount of black pepper and cook, without stirring, occasionally pressing the layer of chicken down, until the bottom is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Break the chicken up into small pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • While the chicken cooks, cook the noodles according to package directions, until chewy but not soft. Drain and toss with a bit of sesame oil.
  • Remove and discard the orange rind from the chile oil. Off the heat, add enough chile oil to coat the chicken and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add the noodles and toss, adding more chile oil to fully coat the noodles and chicken. (If you don't use all of the chile oil, you can store it in the refrigerator for 2 weeks in an airtight container.) Top with chives and serve at once.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables and high-quality peanut butter will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken should be cooked until it is just cooked through, or it will become tough and dry.
  • Use a good quality peanut butter: Not all peanut butter is created equal. Choose a brand that is made with 100% peanuts and has a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Adjust the spice level to your taste: If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of red pepper flakes or omit them altogether.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Peanut butter sesame chicken can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter sesame chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great option for entertaining guests, as it can be made ahead of time and reheated. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give peanut butter sesame chicken a try.

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