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Peanut Chicken

Peanut Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Peanut Chicken offers a creamy, rich sauce that's perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken paired with crunchy peanuts and fresh cilantro makes it irresistible. Try it tonight for a satisfying meal!
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Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Chef's Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 10 pieces boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 5 cup coconut spinach
  • 2.5 cup taro root
  • 2 cup pearl onions
  • 3.33 cup peanut sauce
  • 0.75 cup peanuts chopped
  • 0.75 cup cilantro
  • 0.75 cup scallions
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper flakes
  • 0.25 cup salt
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.75 cup shallots diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 0.167 cup grapeseed oil
  • 0.33 cup coconut shredded
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 8 cup chicken stock
  • 4 cup coconut milk
  • 8 pieces star anise
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
  • 3 pieces cinnamon sticks
  • 0.167 cup dried ginger diced
  • 0.25 cup black vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Chicken breast is rubbed with salt, brown sugar, rosemary, and pepper flakes. Sauce is made with shallots, garlic, smoked paprika, shredded coconut, peanut butter, chicken stock, coconut milk, black vinegar, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, and ginger. Blanched spinach is mixed with cumin flavored coconut cream, and diced fried taro root is folded into the spinach. Pearl onions are braised with mango puree and rice vinegar. Garnish with chopped peanuts, scallions, and cilantro.
  • Mix all ingredients together. Sweat the shallots, garlic, and spices in the oil. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for about 45 min. Take out the star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Season with salt.

Notes

  • Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Just reheat gently.
  • Freezing: You can freeze the dish for up to 3 months. Make sure to store it in a freezer-safe container.
  • Pairing: Serve your Peanut Chicken with steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles for a complete meal.
  • Garnishes: Feel free to add additional garnishes like lime wedges or sesame seeds to enhance presentation.
  • Spice variations: If you enjoy extra heat, consider adding sliced fresh chili peppers as a garnish.
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