Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe

This peanut butter chicken recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes and makes for a healthy and low carb dinner. Easy to make and tastes like takeout! Watch how I make this in my kitchen in the video below!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Chinese

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 205kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds chicken breast chopped into bite sized pieces
3 tablespoons corn starch or almond flour
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup Hoisin sauce or keto teriyaki sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons oil to fry

Instructions

In a small bowl, add the chicken and cornstarch and toss until coated.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and water.
Add the oil into a non-stick pan and place it over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, until no longer pink.
Add the sauce and mix until the chicken is coated. Cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
Remove the pan off the heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

Video

Notes

Chicken: You can use other cuts of chicken including chopped chicken thighs and chicken tenderloins.
Leftovers: Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 6 months.

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