Chicken With Peanut Butter Sauce

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich and creamy Indian-inspired chicken dish with a savory peanut sauce
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This comforting dish features tender chicken pieces simmered in a luxurious, velvety peanut butter sauce. The flavor profile is a delightful balance of earthy spices, warm curry powder, and the nutty richness of peanuts, all tied together with a hint of tomato. It’s a hearty, protein-packed meal that feels both indulgent and home-style. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this recipe brings authentic Indian-inspired flavors to your table without requiring hard-to-find ingredients. Serve over fluffy rice to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.

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Chicken With Peanut Butter Sauce

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 813.8

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This comforting dish features tender chicken pieces simmered in a luxurious, velvety peanut butter sauce. The flavor profile is a delightful balance of earthy spices, warm curry powder, and the nutty richness of peanuts, all tied together with a hint of tomato. It&# 226;ÂÂs a hearty, protein-packed meal that feels both indulgent and home-style. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this recipe brings authentic Indian-inspired flavors to your table without requiring hard-to-find ingredients. Serve over fluffy rice to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and brown the chicken pieces on all sides.
  3. Transfer the browned chicken to a large pot and keep warm.
  4. In the same frying pan, add sliced onions and sauté until translucent and softened.
  5. Stir in curry powder and tomato sauce, cooking for one minute until fragrant.
  6. Add 1 cup of chicken broth to the pan, stirring to combine and scrape up any browned bits.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add parsley, thyme, and bay leaves.
  8. Pour this aromatic mixture over the chicken pieces in the large pot.
  9. Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  10. While the chicken simmers, combine peanut butter with 2 cups of chicken broth in a small saucepan.
  11. Heat the peanut mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy.
  12. Season the peanut sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Once the sauce is smooth, pour it over the simmering chicken.
  14. Continue to simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  15. Serve hot over steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 813.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.9g63%
Saturated Fat 11.2g56%
Cholesterol 303.0mg101%
Sodium 279.2mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 91.9g184%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, peanut sauce, indian cuisine, curry, comfort food, dinner, protein, simmered, nutty, spicy, homemade, easy recipe, thyme, bay leaves, onion, tomato sauce, broth, main course
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