Spicy Cilantro Peanut Chicken

Submitted by Chef #1278100

"A simple chicken dish with a spicy, tangy peanut flavored sauce. Everyone I cook this for loves it."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken breasts
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 3⁄4 cup white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2⁄3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 bunch green onion, Minced
• 1⁄2 cup cilantro, Minced
• 4 cups cooked white rice

directions

1. Place chicken breasts in boiling water, lower temperature and simmer for 20 minutes. When finished cooking, cut breasts into 1/2 inch cubes.
2. Combine all other ingredients except rice in medium saucepan. bring to a boil over medium heat stirring regularly. Once boiling, remove from heat.
3. To Serve, place cubed chicken on rice then pour sauce over the top.

Reviews

[mcraes8]

I added zucchini, carrot, and red pepper. Turned out delish.

 

[spamcatcherjohn]

Excellent! I've tried it as is, and with garlic and ginger added. Both ways are a winner. For added flavor, stir-fry the chicken and a few green onions with some of the garlic/ginger.