Raise your hand if you love Chinese takeout! Our peanut sesame ginger chicken puts takeout to shame. We amp up the flavors with fresh garlic and ginger and simmer with peanut butter and crushed red pepper flakes for an indulgent yet healthy weeknight meal. Watch as Chef Karla demonstrates how to make this dish in the video below.
Ingredients
4clovesGarlic- minced
2tablespoonsGinger- fresh, minced
¼teaspoonRed pepper flakes
1tablespoonSesame oil
4 teaspoonsOlive oil
2-1/2tablespoonsBrown sugar
3tablespoonsTamari
1tablespoonPeanut butter
½cupWater
32ouncesChicken breast- boneless, and pounded thin or to a uniform thickness
Instructions
Heat sauté pan to medium heat.
Add sesame oil.
Sauté garlic and ginger. Cook until softened. (2-3 minutes)
Add brown sugar, tamari, peanut butter, water and red pepper flakes – stir frequently.
Cook for 5-7 minutes on low heat until sauce has reduced.
While the sauce is cooking, preheat sauté pan. Add olive oil.
Place pounded chicken breast in hot oil. Sear on both sides. (About 4 minutes each)
Add one ounce of sauce to pan. Allow sauce to reduce and chicken to cook through, about 6-8 minutes. Or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Video
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
A serving size is approximately 4 oz of chicken with 1 ounce of sauce. Serve with rice, quinoa, or veggies, if desired.
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