Zesty Chicken Breast With Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Zesty Chicken Breast With Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (or crunchy); ¼ cup vegetable oil; ½ cup soy sauce; ⅓ cup fresh lime juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky); 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons finely minced ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ cup chicken stock or ½ cup vegetable stock; ½ cup heavy cream; cilantro (to garnish)

Servings: persons

8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (or crunchy)
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
¼ cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons finely minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup chicken stock or ½ cup vegetable stock
½ cup heavy cream
cilantro (to garnish)

1
Wash, trim and pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness.
2
Combine chicken and marinade ingredients in a large plastic bag and let marinate for 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
3
Combine peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and cayenne in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly for 15 minutes or until thickened.
4
Whisk in stock and cream and cook one more minute.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Preheat grill and place chicken on HOT grill.
7
Cook for about 5 minutes on each side (only turn once).
8
Serve hot with peanut sauce and garnish with cilantro.

1131

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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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (or crunchy), ¼ cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Zesty Chicken Breast With 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zesty Chicken Breast With Peanut Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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