Easy, Quick and Delicious--Peanut Butter Chicken
77Family Feud
Who thought up this recipe is open for discussion. If you ask my father, he will say he did. If you ask me, I will say I did. This is one of the few things we disagree on. We both love Mom, country and God...and this recipe. We agree dogs are one of God's best gifts, my kids are wonderful, and other drivers need to learn how to drive. But when it comes to this recipe we agree to disagree.
Regardless of who the recipe originated with, it is a wonderful dish to make when you have some unexpected company. There is minimal prep time and the results are loved by both adults and children. I once had a co-worker (who had moved to Germany) call me from Germany to ask for this recipe.
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Ingredients
1 1/3 cups Fat-Free Italian Dressing (I like Kraft Zesty Italian)
6 Tblsp Sugar
6 Tblsp Creamy Peanut Butter
2 Tblsp Soy Sauce
1/4 to 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
Assemble the Dish
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Put the chicken in a baking pan.
Mix the other ingredients together. Mix them well so that you have a smooth sauce.
Pour the sauce over the chicken.
Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
Yes, It's That Easy!
This dish is so easy to make that you will have time to pick up the house, shower and dress for dinner before that unexpected company arrives. The results are fabulous. I always make this with rice and a salad or vegetable. Your company (or family) will think you slaved for hours to make something that tastes so good!
My son insists on having this dish for his birthday every year. I have made it for potlucks and it is always a favorite. I cube the chicken when I make it for potlucks. You can make it and put it in a crockpot on low to keep it warm. Just remember to stir it at least every hour.
Additional Tips
The reason I use fat-free italian dressing is because there is a lot of fat in peanut butter.
The amount of crushed red pepper you add will depend on how spicy you like your food. I usually use the full teaspoon, and my children love it. When they were younger they would complain about it being too spicy if I put more than 1/2 teaspoon in.
You can make this with frozen chicken breast also, just increase the baking time to 1 hour.
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Comments
Hi Teresa! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
That sound wonderful, and I am going to try it.
Hi Sandman! My family loves this, I hope you do also.
What an innovative way to make chicken - just a bit different from what every one is used to! I think I need to make some soon!
Silver Freak, Thanks for stopping by! I hope you like it.
Will try this one soonest - just have to persuade my wife who doesn't believe that peanut butter and chicken could ever taste great!
Love and peace
Tony
Tony, Just make it for her and wait until after she tastes it to tell her there is peanut butter in it. That's how I made believers out of many people! Good Luck :)
I love it, so easy to make! looks like the perfect dish for a dinner party as it leaves plenty of time to spend getting ready and enjoying your guest's company.
Thanks Princessa! I want to thank you for choosing recipes for the HubMob! I have read soooo many delicious recipes! It is going to be fun finding my family's new favorites. :D
K@ri...I have the chicken and all the ingrd. so it will my dinner tonight...sounds yummy...Thanks sweetie..copy and pasted it into my folder of GOOD recipes...Have a good day G-Ma :O) Hugs
This is going on the menu for Monday.
You're a nut, k@ri. You and your dad love mom, God, country and this recipe. Ha Ha!!
This makes my mouth water! I love your avatar as well - reminds me a little of Teri Irwin's own cougar when she had her animal park in Oregon. A lovely memory as well. Many Thumbs Up!
You are welcome k@ri , thank YOU for taking part and sharing one of your favourite recipes :)
G-Ma, Hugs to you too! Hope you enjoy dinner.
Laughing Mom, Hey, the recipe ranks right up there :D
Patty, Thanks! I never realized she had an animal park. Maybe it is, I got the picture from Photobucket. It's a beautiful animal!
You are welcome, also, Princessa. I love taking part in HubMob!
Yum! My mouth waters just thinking about it!
mamakaren, Sorry I missed you! I was out to PetSmart with the kids and Hana. Thanks for stopping by!
OMG K@ri that was so good...the kids are coming this week-end and I think I shall fix it for them...yums...and I had some left over and it is even good cold...G-Ma :O) Hugs
G-Ma, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I really appreciate you coming back to let me know! I hope the kids like it also. HUGS back!
I made this a few weeks ago and it came out great. I think I will make it again tonight. thanks for the recipe.
Hi jim! Thank you so much for letting me know! Do your kids like it as much as mine? How much red pepper do you put in? Thanks again! (Nosy, aren't I :D)
My wife and I loved it. My kids are pretty picky they often change their mind about what they like each time they sit down at the table. They all ate it. The baby seemed to like it as much as us. The others said it was just ok and they would eat it again if I made it. They seem to only really like chicken when it is crispy like fried or made with shake and bake. I probably used 2 teaspoons of red pepper. We like things spicy around here. Although my oldest might like it better if add more red pepper. He often covers up the taste of my fettuccini alfredo with tons of cayenne pepper. I add some but, I still like to taste the cheese.
wow mouth waters just thinking about it nice hub
jim, Thanks for letting me know. I have not tried over 1 tsp with my kids...they don't like it that spicy (yet). I'm very glad to know your's ate it. Mine would also prefer crispy, but I don't often fry for them. I've never tried shake and bake for chicken...maybe I should! :D
Lgali, It's very easy and very good! You should try it, you may like it. :))
I find the idea of chicken and peanut butter absolutely revolting. LOL.....but funny enough, I can't wait to try it! I'll report back.
Makes me think of the old Reese's commercials. "You got your chicken in my peanut butter"...."you got your peanut butter in my chicken".....LOL
KCC, some of the people who have loved this recipe the most hated the thought of peanut butter and chicken! Yes, it's kind of like those commercials. You just have to try it before you judge it! Try it you'll like it! I hope you enjoy it! Let me know.
I asked my son what kind of chicken he would like for dinner and he replied "peanut butter chicken". I really did not think I would find a recipe for peanut butter w/ chicken. And your recipe seems so easy. My kind of cooking. Thank you.
ness, Thanks for the comment, and I really hope your son loves it as much as mine does! Everytime I ask my son what he wants for dinner, he tells me Peanut Butter Chicken. We always have it for his birthday meal. :D
i will have to try this love chicken meals!!!
nmgreeneyedgirl, I hope you enjoy it as much as my family. :D
Had all the ingredients so I threw this together for dinner tonight. 20 minutes to prep, 45 minutes to cook and OH MY GOSH. It was delicious! I used cubed breast tenders and served with rice and broccoli. Incredible dinner!! Thanks so much for sharing k@ri!
Born2Worship, That's what I love about this dish...delicious and easy. It's the best combination for dinner! Thanks! :D
Teresa McGurk says:
7 months ago
Well, I don't care whether it was you or your father who came up with this one: I'm having it for Sunday dinner tomorrow -- it sounds great. With the full teaspoon of red pepper, too. Thanks!