
By bbc.co.uk
Peanut butter chicken
Instructions
Prep:30minCook:30min
Peanut butter is a store-cupboard hero and makes a great sauce in this quick Indonesian-style peanut butter chicken. The secret is to get the right balance of sweet, salty, sour and hot. Serve with rice and/or steamed greens. Each serving provides 431 kcal, 27g protein, 10g carbohydrates (of which 8g sugars), 30g fat (of which 18g saturates), 3.5g fibre and 1.4g salt.
Updated at: Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:48:44 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
27
Low
Glycemic Load
4
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories635.4 kcal (32%)
Total Fat52.5 g (75%)
Carbs15.3 g (6%)
Sugars5.9 g (7%)
Protein28.8 g (58%)
Sodium633.9 mg (32%)
Fiber2.6 g (9%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 Tbspolive oil
or vegetable

4chicken thighs
large, skin removed and boneless, each cut into 8 chunks

2shallots
large, peeled and sliced

2red peppers
cut into long 1cm/ 1/2in-wide slices

1red chilli
seeds removed and chopped

3garlic cloves
finely sliced

400mltin coconut milk

4 Tbsppeanut butter
smooth or crunchy

2limes juice only

2 Tbspsoy sauce

2 Tbspfresh coriander leaves
chopped, to garnish, optional
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Easy
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One-dish
Under 30 minutes