PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN (SOUTHEAST ASIAN STYLE)

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My Southeast Asian History professor had made this for the class when he invited us all over to his beachfront home many many years ago! Anyway, years later I decided to try and make it with my own twist since I really can't remember everything he said he put in it! My family loves it with a side of asian slaw. If you can, go...

Provided by Hyun Primus

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 lb bone-in chicken thighs
1/4 c coarse salt (for cleaning chicken)
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
MARINADE
1/2 c peanut butter, creamy
3 Tbsp fish sauce (3 crab brand is my preference)
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 c honey
1/4 c sliced scallions (or finely diced white onions)
1-2 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp ginger, finely minced (i use a micro grater to get a nice pulpy ginger)
2 Tbsp cilantro leaves only, finely chopped
1-2 sprig(s) lemongrass (stalks) crushed (using the bottom meaty part) i use the bottom of knife handle to crush
1 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Clean the chicken by rubbing the coarse salt and rinsing. Then score chicken to get the thigh to lay out flat and even. Score around the bone but make sure it is still attached.
  • 2. Place in bowl and pour the vinegar over chicken and mix to coat. You won't taste the vinegar in the chicken but it will help tenderize it. Set aside and make marinade.
  • 3. In a bowl with a fork mix peanut butter and honey. Then add the fish sauce and soy sauce. Incorporated well then you add all the other ingredients. Pour ingredients into chicken. Coat entire chicken well and cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • 4. Cooking: For grill, set on medium-low to medium. Peanut Butter will burn quick so be careful. Cook thoroughly about 6-8 minutes on each side (skin side down first). But it will vary depending on size of chicken. (this is where scoring helps cook it quicker and more evenly) For oven bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes. I cook it on a grill on my stove top for the caramelization and finish it off in oven to thoroughly cook it. (it can get messy on the grill) Make sure chicken is cooked thoroughly. Juice should run clear when pierced. Serve with rice. Goes great with a light refreshing side like Asian Slaw.

Happiness Ifeanyi
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This is my go-to recipe for peanut butter chicken. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the creamy peanut sauce and the tender chicken. I always serve it over rice and it's the perfect meal.


Keot Prince Mormos
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the creamy peanut sauce and the tender chicken.


Kirabo Costence
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This was a great recipe! The peanut butter sauce was amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Bayezid Ahmed
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Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! The peanut butter sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mari Singaly
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the creamy peanut sauce and the tender chicken. It was also really easy to make, which is always a bonus.


Chris Riggin
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This recipe is amazing! The peanut butter sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rayan Adada
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This is my go-to recipe for peanut butter chicken. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the creamy peanut sauce and the tender chicken. I always serve it over rice and it's the perfect meal.


Minhaj Gaming
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the creamy peanut sauce and the tender chicken.


Kevin Teddy
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This was a great recipe! The peanut butter sauce was amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mike McCrary
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This recipe is so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the creamy peanut sauce and the tender chicken. I always serve it over rice and it's the perfect meal.


Keith Gouldson
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the peanut butter sauce and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Mitsuki 12
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This was a great recipe! The peanut butter sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lallet Yawson
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the creamy peanut sauce and the tender chicken.


Jamim Jislan
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This recipe is a keeper! The peanut butter sauce is amazing and the chicken is so tender. I served it over rice and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Danish Johnson
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Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! The peanut butter sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Denise Rivas
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the creamy peanut sauce and the tender chicken. It was also really easy to make, which is always a bonus.


Marrioma Olamide
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This peanut butter chicken was amazing! The sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness, saltiness, and heat. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this a