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Creamy Peanut Butter Chicken

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This creamy peanut butter chicken is rich, savory, and full of warm spices. Made in one pan with a smooth peanut and tomato sauce, it’s a cozy, comforting dinner perfect served over rice.
Creamy peanut butter chicken simmering in a rich tomato peanut sauce, thick, glossy, and full of warm, comforting flavor
Servings: 4
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients 

For the Chicken

  • 2 lb (900g) chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 3 tbsp oilve oil

For the Sauce

  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 4-5 tbsp peanut butter

For Serving

  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • Lime wedges optional

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken dry, cut into pieces, and toss with salt, coriander, paprika, cumin, curry, and chili.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, cook the onion until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
  • Stir in soy sauce, peanut butter, and crushed tomatoes until smooth.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until tender and the sauce thickens.
  • Finish with parsley and a squeeze of lime juice if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Use unsweetened peanut butter for a more balanced, savory flavor.
Great served over rice to soak up the sauce.
Creamy peanut butter chicken simmering in a rich tomato peanut sauce, thick, glossy, and full of warm, comforting flavor
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