Chicken or Pork Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken or Pork Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 each scallions, spring or green onions minced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1/2 pound chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless cubed or sliced thinly; 2 teaspoons ginger root fresh, grated; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari; 1 whole red chilis, dried crushed; 1/2 cup yogurt, plain; 1/4 cup peanut butter; 12 ounces pasta, rotelle (wagon wheel) cooked, well-drained, hot

Servings: persons

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In a skillet or wok, cook scallions and garlic in oil over medium high heat until softened, about 2 mintues.
2
Stir in chicken, ginger root, soy sauce and crushed red pepper.
3
Cook until chicken is completely cooked.
4
Mix yogurt and peanut butter together.
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Add to chicken.
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Stir to coat.
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Toss with pasta and sprinkle with chopped, salted peanuts, chopped cilantro, mint and basil (or Thai basil), or flat-leaf parsley.
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Serve with fresh bean sprouts and lime wedges.
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VARIATIONS: *Use lean pork loin (slice thinly against the grain) instead of the chicken breast.
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*Use 2--3 heads of broccoli florets, steamed or stir-fried in place of the pasta for a lower-carb dish.
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**Use rice noodles instead of pasta.

594

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 each scallions, spring or green onions minced, 2 cloves garlic minced, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1/2 pound chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless cubed or sliced thinly, and more.

Yes, Chicken or Pork Peanut Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken or Pork Peanut Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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