How to Make Peanut Butter Chicken
Peanut butter chicken is a popular dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and is also a good source of protein.
Ingredients:
* 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
* 1/2 cup peanut butter
* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 1/4 cup honey
* 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
* 1 tablespoon sesame oil
* 1 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/4 cup chopped peanuts, for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
3. When ready to serve, heat the chicken mixture over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
4. Garnish with chopped peanuts and serve over rice or noodles.
Tips:
* For a creamier sauce, add more peanut butter.
* For a spicier sauce, add more black pepper or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
* You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as chopped bell peppers, onions, or snow peas.
* Peanut butter chicken can be served over rice, noodles, or even toast.
Variations:
* Thai Peanut Butter Chicken: Add 1 tablespoon of Thai red curry paste to the sauce.
* Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken: Add 1 teaspoon of Sriracha sauce to the sauce.
* Honey Garlic Peanut Butter Chicken: Add 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the sauce.
* Creamy Peanut Butter Chicken: Add 1/2 cup of heavy cream to the sauce.
Peanut butter chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and is also a good source of protein. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give peanut butter chicken a try!