Name: Thai Peanut Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1½ lb chicken, cubed; sea salt and ground black pepper; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ¾ cup chicken stock; ½ cup creamy peanut butter; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 3 green onions, sliced; roasted peanuts, roughly chopped; cooked rice

Method

Season the chicken cubes all over with sea salt and black pepper.
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear, turning the cubes so they color on all sides, 5–10 minutes, until well browned.
10 min
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the bell pepper strips and garlic and cook about 5 minutes, stirring often so the garlic doesn't scorch.
5 min
Meanwhile, whisk the chicken stock, peanut butter, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using) together until smooth.
Pour the sauce into the skillet and let it come up to a boil, then drop the heat to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through (165°F / 74°C).
5 min
Serve over rice, topped with the sliced green onions and chopped peanuts.