Best Spicy Cilantro Peanut Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN SATAY

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all of the marinade ingredients, except for the chicken: soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey, Sriracha, ginger, and garlic. Add the chicken, toss to coat, then cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours or overnight. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling. If using wooden skewers, soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling.
• Meanwhile, prepare the peanut sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken broth, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, fish sauce, Sriracha, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then let cook, stirring often, until the sauce is smooth and has thickened, about 6 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and set aside.
• When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high. Then thread the chicken onto skewers.
• Grill chicken until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Let rest for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro, then serve warm with peanut sauce and lime wedges.

CILANTRO CHICKEN WITH PEANUTS

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in peanuts, garlic, and ginger. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
• Add green onions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro.
• Spoon chicken stir-fry over cabbage to serve.

SPICED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Brush over chicken. , Place chicken skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15 minutes. Turn; grill 20-25 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 165°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter ingredients. Drizzle over chicken before serving.

PEANUT-CILANTRO GROUND CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

Steps:

• Place peanut butter, 1/4 cup cilantro, 4 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, 1 tablespoon chili sauce and lime juice in a food processor; process until combined. Place coleslaw mix in a large bowl; add peanut butter mixture. Toss to coat; set aside., In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in coconut milk, ginger, garlic powder, remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce. Cook and stir until heated through., Meanwhile, prepare waffles according to package directions. Top waffles with chicken mixture and coleslaw. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

CHICKEN IN CILANTRO-PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend broth, 1/4 cup dressing, cilantro, nuts and chile in blender until smooth.
• Heat remaining dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally. Add chicken; cook 2 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Stir in mushrooms; cook 5 min. or until liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in broth mixture; cover. Cook 10 min. or until chicken is done (165°F). Serve over rice; top with sour cream.

CHICKEN SATAY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE AND CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients except the chicken. Slice the chicken into long, thin strips, about 3 inches long by 1 inch wide, and add to marinade. Turn chicken to coat, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Bring the coconut milk to a simmer in a small saucepan. Whisk in curry paste until dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in peanut butter, stock and sugar, reduce heat and cook until smooth, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add tamarind juice and salt. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
• Prepare relish: Place cucumber, shallot, and chili slices in a small bowl. Heat the vinegar, sugar and salt in a small saucepan, stirring, until mixture reaches a boil and sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, cool to room temperature, and then pour over cucumber mixture. Garnish with cilantro leaves and set aside.
• Prepare grill and thread marinated chicken onto soaked bamboo skewers. Place on grill and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until cooked through, turning once. Serve with peanut sauce and cucumber relish.

SPICY PEANUT SOUP WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine chicken cubes and hot sauce in medium bowl and toss to coat well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss again. Whisk chicken broth, peanut butter, and tomato paste in another medium bowl to blend.
• Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and zucchini; sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add chicken and sauté until no longer pink on outside, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
• Add broth mixture and tomatoes to pot. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and flavors blend, about 5 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

SPICY PEANUT CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Place first 9 ingredients in a 6-qt. stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 15 minutes., Stir in chicken; heat through. Serve with sour cream and, if desired, cilantro. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

SPICY PEANUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cumin and cinnamon; sprinkle on chicken.
• Heat oil in large skillet.
• Add chicken and cook about 5 minutes per side.
• Chicken should start to brown but don't worry about cooking through at this point.
• Add onion and cook another 5 minutes until onions soften and start to turn golden brown.
• In food processor, puree reserved juice from tomatoes, peanut butter, cilantro, garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper until smooth.
• Pour this mixture with chopped tomatoes over chicken.
• Bring mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is done (30 to 40 minutes).
• Garnish with fresh cilantro.