Spicy Peanut Chicken with Savory Sauce
A delicious tender chicken coated in a rich and savory peanut sauce, enhanced with a hint of spice and rice vinegar. Inspired by Asian cuisine, this recipe combines complex flavors with the crunchy texture of water chestnuts and peanuts.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 tbsp Sake
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1.1 lbs Chicken, diced
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 4 Green Onions, sliced
- 6 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 8 oz Water Chestnuts
- 3.5 oz Peanuts
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- 1
Mix the sake, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch dissolved in water. Divide this mixture into two portions.
- 2
In a glass dish, pour the first half of the mixture over the chicken pieces and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 3
In a medium skillet, pour the second half of the mixture and add the chili powder, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir in the green onions, garlic, water chestnuts, and peanuts. Heat slowly over medium heat until the sauce is aromatic.
- 4
Meanwhile, remove the chicken from the marinade and sauté in a large skillet until the juices run clear.
- 5
Pour the cooked chicken into the sauce and simmer together until the sauce thickens (about 5-8 minutes).
💡 Chef's Tip
Ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked before adding the sauce. For a thicker sauce, slightly increase the cornstarch. You can adjust the spice level to your taste. Serve with white rice or noodles to best enjoy the sauce.
