Best 7 Peanut Ginger Chicken Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Orient with our delectable Peanut Ginger Chicken. This symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas will leave you craving more. The succulent chicken, marinated in a tantalizing blend of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, is stir-fried to perfection, creating a crispy exterior that yields to a tender and juicy interior. Coated in a luscious peanut sauce, this dish strikes a harmonious balance between sweet, savory, and tangy notes, leaving your palate in a state of pure bliss. Accompanying this main course is a medley of equally enticing recipes that will elevate your dining experience.

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Thai Peanut Sauce, a creamy and nutty concoction that perfectly complements the chicken. For a refreshing contrast, try our Cucumber Salad with Sesame Dressing, where crisp cucumbers, red onions, and cilantro are tossed in a light and tangy dressing. If you seek a side dish with a bit of a kick, our Spicy Szechuan Green Beans will satisfy your cravings with their fiery heat and aromatic spices. And to complete your culinary adventure, relish the sweet and tangy goodness of our Pineapple Chutney, which pairs wonderfully with the chicken and adds a touch of tropical flair to your meal.

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

PEANUT (OR PEANUT BUTTER) GINGER CHICKEN



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Delicious flavorful chicken dish that is as fast and easy to make as it is tasty! All amounts are approximate and can be tweaked to suit your tastes, I typically make a little more of the sauce. This recipe is originally from Jaylene at Nibbledish.com, I've changed the amounts to what I use for a family of 4.

Provided by JayDubs

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2-2 lbs chicken breasts
4 tablespoons peanut butter (Creamy or Chunky)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus some (for cooking)
3 -4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons ginger
salt and pepper
water (optional)
parsley flakes (optional) or fresh parsley (optional)
sesame seeds (optional)

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.

GINGER PEANUT CHICKEN PASTA



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Fresh and light, the flavors in this creamy pasta dish are so amazing you'll want to lick the plate!

Provided by Hungry Chefs

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb penne pasta
3 boneless chicken breasts (skinned and chopped)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 limes, juice of
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup chopped chives (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in skillet, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Take chicken out of skillet and set aside.
  • In small bowl, dissolve corn starch in 2 T. milk.
  • Stir in remaining milk and add to skillet.
  • Cook for 1 minute, or until thick and bubbly.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • In another small bowl, mix peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper.
  • Stir into milk mixture until smooth.
  • Add chicken, chives, and cilantro.
  • Toss with pasta and enjoy!

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH PEANUT-GINGER MARINADE



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     appetizer

Time 8h20m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 orange, zested (about 2 teaspoons)
1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup light soy sauce
2 teaspoons peeled grated fresh ginger
4 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch wide strips
Oil, for grill grate
Skewers (soaked in water for 20 minutes if wooden)
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
1/3 cup roughly chopped roasted, salted peanuts, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, peanut butter, sugar, soy, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth and evenly combined. Reserve 1/3 cup of the mixture to serve as a dipping sauce. Put the marinade in a resalable plastic bag, add the chicken, seal the bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
  • Heat a grill to medium heat, (350 degrees F), and rub the grate with a towel dipped in oil. Thread 1 to 2 chicken tenders on each skewer. Grill the chicken until thoroughly cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts. Serve hot or at room temperature with the reserved peanut sauce.

GINGER-PEANUT CHICKEN-SALAD WRAPS (COOKING LIGHT)



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Make and share this Ginger-Peanut Chicken-Salad Wraps (Cooking Light) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seesko

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon olive oil
6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 (8 inch) fat free tortillas
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove the chicken from pan; cool. Shred the chicken into bite-size pieces. Place chicken, cucumber, and bell pepper in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Place sugar and the next 6 ingredients (sugar through garlic) in a blender, and process until smooth. Add peanut butter and water; process until smooth, scraping sides. Add peanut butter mixture to chicken mixture; stir well. Add cilantro, and toss well. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto each tortilla; top each serving with 1/2 cup lettuce, and roll up.

PEANUT GINGER CHICKEN



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Every time we serve this we get requests for the recipe. We make this often and the kids ask for it calling it Peanut Butter Chicken. Marinate the chicken overnight and into the next day. I broil/bake this dish when we can't grill in the winter. This is the most successful in a series of peanut chicken recipes tried and won a contest with Better Homes and Gardens. Cook time includes marinating time.

Provided by WildLightning

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time P1DT45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 skinless chicken thighs (about 3 lbs)
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken thighs, pat dry. Place the chicken in a plastic bag set in a shallow bowl.
  • In a small mixing bowl gradually stir hot water into peanut butter. Stir in chili sauce, soy sauce, the 2 T oil, the 2 T vinegar, garlic, ginger and red pepper.
  • Pour marinade over chicken. Seal the bag and turn to coat chicken thighs with marinade. Chill for 12 to 24 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
  • In a covered grill arrange medium hot coals around a drip pan. Test for medium hot by placing hand over coals. When hand gets too hot at 3 seconds the temperature is right.
  • Remove chicken from marinade. Place chicken on the grill rack over the drip pan but not over the coals. Lower the grill hood. Grill chicken for 35 to 45 minutes or until no pink remains.
  • Note: I do not use a drip pan and places the chicken over dead coals, adjacent to the hot coals.

CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUT-GINGER DRESSING



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This is an easy salad for hot summer nights, and actually it's great year-round. You can substitute cooked roast beef slices or shrimp for the chicken.

Provided by Sherbg

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Asian garlic-chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger root
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked linguine pasta
3 ½ cups cooked chicken, cut into strips
1 cup julienne-sliced carrot
6 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
½ cup chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, place the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili-garlic sauce, brown sugar, ginger, red pepper flakes, and 3 tablespoons of chicken broth together in a blender or bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thin the dressing to your taste by adding more chicken broth or water.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place pasta into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the chicken, carrots, green onions, red pepper, celery, and cilantro to the bowl with the linguine. Pour the dressing over the noodle-chicken mixture and toss until mixture is evenly coated. Divide the salad among eight serving plates, and sprinkle peanuts over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 745.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

GINGER CHICKEN WITH PEANUT SAUCE



GINGER CHICKEN WITH PEANUT SAUCE image

Categories     Salad     Poultry     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy

Yield 2-3 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 oz. Lo Mein pasta or Angel Hair pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 large white onion, diced
1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
Ginger
Cayenne pepper
Sesame oil or olive oil
Peanut sauce
*optional add-ins:
1/2 cucumber, cut into matchsticks
bean sprouts
tofu

Steps:

  • -Coat the bottom of a large skillet or wok with oil -Add chicken, carrots, onion, and other vegetables. Cook on medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. -Add ginger and cayenne to taste. -In a separate pot, cook noodles according to package directions, then drain and rinse with HOT water. -In a large serving bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss with peanut sauce and serve hot.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ginger and garlic: Fresh ginger and garlic provide a more intense flavor than the dried or powdered versions.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, make sure to give it enough space in the pan so that it can brown evenly. If the pan is too crowded, the chicken will steam instead of sear.
  • Use a good quality peanut butter: Not all peanut butters are created equal. For the best flavor, use a natural peanut butter that is made with 100% peanuts. Avoid peanut butters that contain added sugar or oils.
  • Adjust the heat to your liking: This recipe is written for medium heat. If you like your food spicier, you can increase the amount of ginger or add a pinch of cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder dish, you can reduce the amount of ginger or omit the cayenne pepper altogether.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Peanut ginger chicken can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, noodles, or vegetables. It is also delicious served over a bed of lettuce or spinach.

Conclusion:

Peanut ginger chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give peanut ginger chicken a try.

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