Peanut Chicken
The ultimate comfort food, Peanut Chicken offers a creamy, savory experience that will satisfy your cravings. With tender chicken coated in a rich peanut sauce, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love. Make it tonight and discover your new favorite dish!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Oven
- Frying Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Grater
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra for finishing
- 2 limes zest and juice
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 to 3 heaped tablespoons peanut butter smooth or crunchy
- 1 to 2 red chillies finely chopped (or a pinch of dried chilli flakes)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Turn your oven grill on and position the first rack about 10 to 15 cm from the top.
- Cut the chicken in a criss-cross shape about one-third of the way into the flesh. Drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil and then season with salt & pepper and the finely grated zest of one of the limes.
- Grate the zest from the other lime, and set aside. Place a 26 cm ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat and put the cold chicken breasts into the pan, cut side down.
- Juice from the one and a half limes, 2 to 3 heaped tablespoons peanut butter, the crushed garlic, as much chilli as you can handle and a little hot water to loosen the mixture to a spoonable consistency.
- Flip the chicken breast over and cook the underside for about a minute and then spoon over the peanut sauce.
- Place it under the grill for about 5 minutes until the edges start getting brown and as Jamie Oliver says, ‘gnarly’.
- Serve with a light drizzle of olive oil and the zest of the remaining lime, and lime wedges from the remaining half.
Notes
- Tip 1: Leftover Peanut Chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Tip 2: This dish can be frozen, but it's best to separate the sauce from the chicken to maintain texture. Thaw and reheat before serving.
- Tip 3: Serve Peanut Chicken over steamed rice, quinoa, or with a fresh salad to balance the richness.
- Tip 4: Feel free to add more vegetables, like bell peppers or snap peas, for added nutrition and color.
- Tip 5: Try using other proteins like tofu or shrimp for a different twist!