Seared Chicken Breasts in Peanut Tomato Sauce

Name: Seared Chicken Breasts in Peanut Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, lightly beaten with mallet; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 pinch salt; 3 big tomatoes; 1 medium onion; 4 cloves peeled fresh garlic; 2 cups dry roasted salted peanuts; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 whole red chilies (dried ones); 2 teaspoons oil

Servings: persons

1
For making sauce heat 2 tsps.
2
of oil in a non stick heavy base skillet.
3
Put all the ingredients of the sauce and saute on high heat for 1 1/2 minutes.
4
Let it cool and grind coarsely.
5
Add 1/2 cup of water if necessary and keep aside.
6
The sauce should not be too thick.
7
Heat oil in another pan and sear chicken breasts on both sides till well done and browned.
8
Transfer the chicken to a plate or on a bed of steamed rice and drizzle the sauce generously.
9
Serve steaming hot!

658

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 4 chicken breasts, lightly beaten with mallet, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 pinch salt, 3 big tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Seared Chicken Breasts in Peanut Tomato 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!