Quick Peanut Butter Chicken with Rice
Quickly sautéed chicken is paired with a creamy peanut butter-lime sauce brightened by chili flakes, coriander, and chicken broth. Served over fluffy white rice with green onion, it makes an easy, flavorful dinner for a busy weeknight.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Peanut Butter Chicken with Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 24
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes; set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until chicken is no longer pink at the center and juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- 3
Add a small amount of additional oil to the pan if needed, then add onion. Sauté until onion starts to soften, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with coriander and stir to combine.
- 4
Add peanut butter, chili flakes, broth, lime juice, and bouillon. Cook and stir until thickened, about 4 minutes.
- 5
Add chicken plus any accumulated juices from the plate, and stir to coat completely. Serve over rice in small bowls; sprinkle with green onion.
- Calories 393.11 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 32.32 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 49.09 g 18%
- Total Fat 7.71 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.24 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 74.77 mg High 25%
- Sodium 242.25 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 2.95 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 5.83 g --
- Added Sugars 4.97 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 30.65 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.31 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 54.1 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 34.63 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 4.69 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Peanuts 🥜
- Sesame
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quick Peanut Butter Chicken with Rice is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 393.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Peanut Butter Chicken with Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Green Onion, Ground Coriander. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Peanut Butter Chicken with Rice?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 393.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Peanut Butter Chicken with Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Quick Peanut Butter Chicken with Rice healthy?
- Quick Peanut Butter Chicken with Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 393.11 calories and 32.32 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 242.25 mg (11% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.24 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.97 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Peanuts, Sesame and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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