Spicy Chicken Breasts with Peanut Sauce
Servings: 2
Ingredients
ASIAN PEANUT SAUCE:
2/3 cup rice vinegar
1 TBSP soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1-inch pieces of ginger, chopped
3 ounces (6 TBSP) chili garlic sauce
3 ounces (6 TBSP) peanut butter
1 TBSP sriracha sauce
1/4 cup peanut oil
CHICKEN AND GARNISH:
2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
1 TBSP freshly sliced cilantro
2 TBSP chopped peanuts
Directions
ASIAN PEANUT SAUCE :
1. Put all ingredients EXCEPT OIL into a food processor or blender and blend until well combined.
2. With the blender running slowly drizzle in the oil then blend until completely smooth, about 30-60 seconds.
CHICKEN:
1. Marinate the chicken breasts in 1/2 cup of the Asian peanut sauce for about 20 minutes.
2. Remove chicken from marinade and cook in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 5-8 minutes per side. Discard any remaining marinade.
3. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
4. Slice the chicken and garnish with cilantro and peanuts. Serve with the peanut sauce on the side.
1. Put all ingredients EXCEPT OIL into a food processor or blender and blend until well combined.
2. With the blender running slowly drizzle in the oil then blend until completely smooth, about 30-60 seconds.
CHICKEN:
1. Marinate the chicken breasts in 1/2 cup of the Asian peanut sauce for about 20 minutes.
2. Remove chicken from marinade and cook in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 5-8 minutes per side. Discard any remaining marinade.
3. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
4. Slice the chicken and garnish with cilantro and peanuts. Serve with the peanut sauce on the side.
