Indonesian Chicken With Peanuts And Bananas Recipe

Name: Indonesian Chicken With Peanuts And Bananas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 T. plus 1 tsp.fresh lemon or lime juice; 1T. molasses; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pound of boneless, skinless, chicken breasts - cubed.; 1/3 cup water; 1/3 cup smooth style peanut butter (NOT the natural style); 2 large, or 3 small bananas; 2 T. Canola Oil; 2T. chopped peanuts to garnish - optional

Servings: persons

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 T. plus 1 tsp.fresh lemon or lime juice
1T. molasses
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound of boneless, skinless, chicken breasts - cubed.
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup smooth style peanut butter (NOT the natural style)
2 large, or 3 small bananas
2 T. Canola Oil
2T. chopped peanuts to garnish - optional

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["Mix the soy sauce, 2 T. lemon juice, molasses, garlic clove, ginger and crushed red pepper together in a large bowl and stir in the chicken. Cover and chill for 20 minutes. After it has chilled, drain the marinade and reserve it.", "", "While the chicken marinates, mix together the water and peanut butter, and set aside. Slice the bananas into 1/4"" thick slices, sprinkle with the remaining 1 tsp. of lemon juice, cover and set aside.", "", "In a large skillet or wok, heat the canola oil and stir fry the chicken for about 3 - 5 minutes, or until opaque. Push to the side of the pan, add the reserved marinade and the peanut butter mixture. Stir all the ingredients in the skillet and add the bananas, being careful not to break them apart as you stir them. Heat all through about 1 minute longer.", "", "Serve with steamed white rice (preferably a short grain sticky type) and sprinkle with chopped peanuts, if desired."]

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 T. plus 1 tsp.fresh lemon or lime juice, 1T. molasses, 1 garlic clove, crushed, and more.

Yes, Indonesian Chicken With Peanuts And Bananas 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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Indonesian Chicken With Peanuts And Bananas

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