Linguine with Chicken and Peanut Sauce Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 8 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 13 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Linguine with Chicken and Peanut Sauce recipe. Perfect for a quick lunch or snack, this dish combines tender chicken, savory peanut sauce, and aromatic spices, all tossed with linguine for a satisfying meal in just minutes.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz dry linguine or spaghetti
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp dry white wine or water
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/8 – 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions:
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Cook Pasta:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, preferably al dente (firm to the bite).
- Drain and keep warm.
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Prepare Sauce:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, white wine or water, soy sauce, cornstarch, and red pepper.
- Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Set aside.
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Prepare Chicken:
- Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.
- Cut into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
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Stir-Fry:
- In a wok or large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the hot oil. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until onion is crisp-tender. Remove onion mixture from the wok.
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Cook Chicken:
- Add the chicken pieces to the wok.
- Stir-fry for about 3 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
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Combine:
- Push the chicken to the edges of the wok.
- Stir the sauce and add it to the center of the wok.
- Cook and stir until the sauce is thickened and bubbly.
- Cook and stir for an additional 2 minutes.
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Final Assembly:
- Return the onion mixture to the wok and stir to combine with the chicken and sauce.
- Arrange the cooked pasta on individual plates or a serving platter.
- Spoon the chicken mixture over the pasta.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 622.7
- Fat: 24.7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9g
- Cholesterol: 75.5mg
- Sodium: 1131mg
- Carbohydrates: 60.9g
- Fiber: 9.4g
- Sugar: 4.9g
- Protein: 41.4g
Recipe Notes:
- For added crunch and freshness, you can garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Adjust the spiciness of the dish by varying the amount of red pepper flakes or adding a dash of sriracha sauce.
- This recipe is easily customizable with your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers, broccoli, or snow peas.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove.
