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Pink Adobe Peanut Chicken

Description:

This peanut sauce from The Pink Adobe is a delightful blend of flavors, enhanced with molasses, mustard, and beer. Originally designed for chicken wings, this recipe adapts beautifully to chicken strips. Feel free to customize by adding extra chili powder for a spicy kick!

• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
• Servings: Not specified
• Calories: 430.1 per serving
• Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 chicken breasts
• 6 oz beer
• 4 tbsp molasses
• 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp prepared mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp chili powder

Instructions:

1. Prepare Peanut Sauce:

   • In a small saucepan, whisk together beer, molasses, peanut butter, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and chili powder.
   • Cook the sauce over low heat until thickened, stirring occasionally. This should take around 30 to 45 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.

2. Preheat Oven:

   • While the sauce is simmering, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

3. Prepare Chicken:

   • Lightly salt the chicken strips and place them evenly in a baking dish.

4. Coat with Sauce:

   • Once the sauce has thickened, pour it over the chicken strips in the baking dish, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.

5. Bake:

   • Bake the chicken uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. This initial baking allows the chicken to absorb the flavors of the sauce.

6. Final Bake:

   • After 30 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is caramelized and slightly sticky.

7. Serve:

   • Garnish your Pink Adobe Peanut Chicken with slices of lemon, if desired, adding a refreshing citrusy touch to complement the rich flavors of the dish.

Enjoy your flavorful and aromatic Pink Adobe Peanut Chicken, perfect for lunch or as a snack any time of day! 🍗🥜✨