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    Last Modified: May 17, 2023 by Tara Gerner 28 Comments

    Indonesian Peanut Butter Chicken

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    This easy Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe is a quick, simple, and healthy dinner idea that's on the table in less than 30 minutes. Serve it over noodles or rice with fresh stir fried vegetables.

    Indonesian peanut butter chicken stir fry with green beans over noodles with chopsticksPin

    I love peanut butter.

    When I was in college, the cafeteria served an amazing vegetarian dish with peanut butter sauce, and I adored it.

    I had never thought about cooking peanut butter with savory food before that, but I was smitten with the first bite.

    What you'll need to make the best peanut butter chicken

    EQUIPMENT

    • Garlic press - A garlic press is a handy tool to have in your kitchen, and once you have one, you'll probably use it every day. Can you mince the garlic with a sharp knife? Yes, you can. But will someone probably get a big chunk of garlic in their mouthful of food? Also probably yes. A garlic press minces the garlic so small that you can't see it in the food in the end, and that releases all of the magnificent oils that make the food taste amazing.
    • Microplane grater - This is to grate the fresh ginger.
    • Wok - Or a large skillet.

    INGREDIENTS

    peanut butter chicken ingredientsPin

    See printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for measurements and nutritional information.

    • Wide egg noodles
    • Olive oil - You can substitute peanut oil here, if desired.
    • Skinless boneless chicken breast – You'll want to cut these into bite size pieces. Also, you can use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer.
    • Onion
    • Fresh garlic 
    • Fresh ginger
    • Green beans – Trim the beans before adding them to the stir fry.
    • Low sodium chicken broth –
    • Smooth peanut butter –
    • Honey
    • Low sodium soy sauce - Be sure to read the label if you are gluten-free as many soy sauces contain gluten.
    • Red chili pepper flakes - Red pepper flakes are pretty spicy, so we'll only use a little bit. If you like your food hot, increase the amount.
    • Lemon juice

    How to make Indonesian peanut butter chicken

    1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions.
      cook the egg noodlesPin
    2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken.
      cook the chicken in olive oil in a skilletPin
    3. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear and the internal temperature measured on a meat thermometer is 165ºF.
      cooked chicken cubes in a skilletPin
    4. Add in the onions, garlic, ginger, and green beans.
      add the onions to the chickenPin
    5. Whisk together the chicken broth, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, pepper flakes, and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
      peanut butter chicken saucePin
    6. Pour the creamy peanut butter sauce over the chicken and veggies. Reduce to medium heat.
      pour the sauce over the green beans and chickenPin
    7. Cook and stir 10 minutes, until slightly thickened.
      Indonesian peanut chicken with green beans in a skilletPin
    8. We like to mix our noodles in the pan, but you could also just serve it over top of the noodles.
      Indonesian peanut butter chicken stir fry with green beans over noodles with soy sauce in the backgroundPin
    9. Optionally, you can garnish with green onions and peanuts.

    Peanut butter chicken stir fry variations

    The first time I made this recipe, I had a glut of green beans that I wanted to use up, and so I kept making it with green beans. But there's no reason that you couldn't make the stir fry with other vegetables, including broccoli, red bell peppers, carrots, or snow peas. It would still be delicious.

    Likewise, I mostly make this dish and mix noodles into the sauce, but you could also use white rice, brown rice, jasmine rice, or cauliflower rice or even rice noodles instead.

    This peanut butter chicken, but if you have an allergy, you can just as easily make almond butter chicken or cashew butter chicken, and it will still taste good.

    The only difference between Indonesian peanut chicken and Thai peanut chicken is a squeeze of fresh lime juice in the sauce in place of fresh lemon juice and the addition of coconut milk.

    a close up of Indonesian peanut butter chicken with green beans in a skilletPin

    Storing leftover peanut butter chicken

    Transfer cooled peanut butter chicken to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. To reheat, mix in a few drops of water or chicken broth and microwave for 30 seconds at a time until heated through.

    Try these other savory peanut butter recipes

    • Chicken and Veggies with Peanut Stir Fry Sauce
    • Peanut Sesame Chicken Over Zucchini Noodles
    • Spicy Sriracha Shrimp with Peanut Zucchini Noodles

    Recipe

    Indonesian peanut butter chicken stir fry with green beans over noodles with chopsticks

    Indonesian Peanut Butter Chicken

    This easy Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe is a quick, simple, and healthy dinner idea that's on the table in less than 30 minutes. Serve it over noodles or rice with fresh stir fried vegetables.
    5 from 22 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Main Dish
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 639 kcal

    Equipment

    • Garlic press
    • Microplane grater
    • Wok

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound wide egg noodles
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves - cut into small chunks
    • 1 large onion chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
    • 2 pound green beans fresh, trimmed and snapped
    • 1½ cups chicken broth low-sodium
    • ⅔ cup peanut butter smooth
    • 1⅓ tablespoons honey
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
    • 1½ teaspoons red chili pepper ground
    • ¼ cup lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the noodles according to the package directions.
    • Heat the oil in a skillet, and cook the chicken 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Add in the onions, garlic, ginger, and green beans.
    • Whisk together the chicken broth, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, chile pepper, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Pour over the chicken and veggies. Cook and stir 10 minutes, until slightly thickened.
    • We mixed our noodles in, but you could also just serve it over top of the noodles.
    • Optionally, you can garnish with green onions and peanuts.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 790mg | Potassium: 1017mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1127IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 4mg
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      This was so delicious that I ate it for breakfast this morning, too. It makes a lot, so I'll probably have it for lunch today, too. And maybe breakfast tomorrow.

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    1. pk @ room remix says

      July 17, 2009 at 8:35 am

      Sounds YUMMY...
      .-= pk @ room remix´s last blog ..Hooked on Stenciled Window Treatments =-.

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    2. Jane says

      July 17, 2009 at 8:27 am

      My husband loves those spicy peanut sauces. Sounds like a pretty simple recipe, I'll have to try it. Thanks for sharing it!
      .-= Jane´s last blog ..NEARLY FREE GARDEN DESIGNS =-.

      Reply
    3. bj says

      July 17, 2009 at 1:46 pm

      Thanks for this good chicken recipe..
      .-= bj´s last blog .......when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie.... =-.

      Reply
    4. bj says

      July 17, 2009 at 8:46 am

      Thanks for this good chicken recipe..
      .-= bj´s last blog .......when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie.... =-.

      Reply
    5. Ann Kroeker says

      July 17, 2009 at 2:21 pm

      I've been looking for something like this, because my niece raved about an Indonesian chicken recipe that her mom makes. Your personal notes sure to tempt me to get bustling in the kitchen to make it tonight!
      .-= Ann Kroeker´s last blog ..Food on Fridays: Is Less More? =-.

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    6. Ann Kroeker says

      July 17, 2009 at 9:21 am

      I've been looking for something like this, because my niece raved about an Indonesian chicken recipe that her mom makes. Your personal notes sure to tempt me to get bustling in the kitchen to make it tonight!
      .-= Ann Kroeker´s last blog ..Food on Fridays: Is Less More? =-.

      Reply
    7. Mary says

      July 17, 2009 at 3:11 pm

      This is my kind of food. Thank you so much for posting this recipe. Have a great weekend.
      .-= Mary´s last blog ..Pistachio Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese Medallions - Foodie Friday =-.

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    8. Mary says

      July 17, 2009 at 10:11 am

      This is my kind of food. Thank you so much for posting this recipe. Have a great weekend.
      .-= Mary´s last blog ..Pistachio Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese Medallions - Foodie Friday =-.

      Reply
    9. Amy Lynne says

      July 17, 2009 at 4:11 pm

      I think we'll have to try that one out! Thanks for sharing!
      .-= Amy Lynne´s last blog ..What a Surprise! =-.

      Reply
    10. Amy Lynne says

      July 17, 2009 at 11:11 am

      I think we'll have to try that one out! Thanks for sharing!
      .-= Amy Lynne´s last blog ..What a Surprise! =-.

      Reply
    11. Sharinskishe says

      July 17, 2009 at 12:12 pm

      Sound delicious. I have never tried Indonesian food. I do like peanut butter so this would be a fun thing to try.

      Thanks for sharing with us.

      Shari

      My Food on Fridays Post
      .-= Sharinskishe´s last blog ..Food On Fridays - Crock Pot Bacon Grease with Photos =-.

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    12. Sharinskishe says

      July 17, 2009 at 5:12 pm

      Sound delicious. I have never tried Indonesian food. I do like peanut butter so this would be a fun thing to try.

      Thanks for sharing with us.

      Shari
      My Food on Fridays Post
      .-= Sharinskishe´s last blog ..Food On Fridays - Crock Pot Bacon Grease with Photos =-.

      Reply
    13. pk @ room remix says

      July 17, 2009 at 1:35 pm

      Sounds YUMMY...
      .-= pk @ room remix´s last blog ..Hooked on Stenciled Window Treatments =-.

      Reply
    14. darnold23 says

      July 17, 2009 at 6:00 pm

      This is so something that I will make. I love all of the flavors! Thanks a bunch. Beginning August 5, I will be hosting Crock Pot Wednesdays at Diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com, and I hope you will join me. THERE WILL BE PRIZES:)!!!
      .-= darnold23´s last blog ..HEIRLOOM TOMATO PIE with Foodie Friday and Friday Feasts =-.

      Reply
    15. darnold23 says

      July 17, 2009 at 1:00 pm

      This is so something that I will make. I love all of the flavors! Thanks a bunch. Beginning August 5, I will be hosting Crock Pot Wednesdays at Diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com, and I hope you will join me. THERE WILL BE PRIZES:)!!!
      .-= darnold23´s last blog ..HEIRLOOM TOMATO PIE with Foodie Friday and Friday Feasts =-.

      Reply
    16. Jane says

      July 17, 2009 at 1:27 pm

      My husband loves those spicy peanut sauces. Sounds like a pretty simple recipe, I'll have to try it. Thanks for sharing it!
      .-= Jane´s last blog ..NEARLY FREE GARDEN DESIGNS =-.

      Reply
    17. angie says

      July 18, 2009 at 12:57 am

      sounds delicious
      .-= angie´s last blog ..Friday Fill Ins July 17, 2009 =-.

      Reply
    18. angie says

      July 17, 2009 at 7:57 pm

      sounds delicious
      .-= angie´s last blog ..Friday Fill Ins July 17, 2009 =-.

      Reply
    19. Robyns Online World says

      July 17, 2009 at 9:07 pm

      I have to admit I've never tasted anything with a peanut type sauce on it. I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter - but hubby and son are. It always sounds like such an odd combo to me but I know so many folks love it. I will be brave and try something with peanut sauce sometime.
      .-= Robyns Online World´s last blog ..Chex Mix Bars Giveaway & Review =-.

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    20. Amanda says

      July 18, 2009 at 6:01 am

      Tara, that sounds wonderful. I am definitely adding it to an upcoming meal plan. This is my first time reading your blog and I love it. Check out mine sometime: http://copingwithfrugality.blogspot.com/
      .-= Amanda´s last blog ..Community Service Saturday =-.

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    21. Amanda says

      July 18, 2009 at 1:01 am

      Tara, that sounds wonderful. I am definitely adding it to an upcoming meal plan. This is my first time reading your blog and I love it. Check out mine sometime: http://copingwithfrugality.blogspot.com/
      .-= Amanda´s last blog ..Community Service Saturday =-.

      Reply
    22. Robyn's Online World says

      July 18, 2009 at 2:07 am

      I have to admit I've never tasted anything with a peanut type sauce on it. I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter - but hubby and son are. It always sounds like such an odd combo to me but I know so many folks love it. I will be brave and try something with peanut sauce sometime.
      .-= Robyns Online World´s last blog ..Chex Mix Bars Giveaway & Review =-.

      Reply
    23. ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~ says

      July 20, 2009 at 12:32 pm

      Thanks for the recipe it looks like a winner. It's so nice to get proven recipes instead of trying it for the first time and not being happy with the results.~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
      .-= ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~´s last blog ..Beautiful Breezy Day =-.

      Reply
    24. ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~ says

      July 20, 2009 at 7:32 am

      Thanks for the recipe it looks like a winner. It's so nice to get proven recipes instead of trying it for the first time and not being happy with the results.~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
      .-= ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~´s last blog ..Beautiful Breezy Day =-.

      Reply
    25. Amy @ Finer Things says

      July 22, 2009 at 2:22 pm

      I'm a huge fan of the allrecipes ingredient search. Makes using what you have a cinch!
      .-= Amy @ Finer Things´s last blog ..A YES! Mom Moment =-.

      Reply
    26. Amy @ Finer Things says

      July 22, 2009 at 7:22 pm

      I'm a huge fan of the allrecipes ingredient search. Makes using what you have a cinch!
      .-= Amy @ Finer Things´s last blog ..A YES! Mom Moment =-.

      Reply

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