Erin's Indonesian-Style Peanut Chicken
Erin's Indonesian-Style Peanut Chicken pairs tender chicken and crisp green beans with a creamy, tangy peanut sauce brightened by lemon and a hint of heat. Served over fluffy rice and topped with fresh green onions and crunchy peanuts, it balances richness with freshness. It’s a satisfying weeknight Dinner that also works well for meal prep or casual gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Erin's Indonesian-Style Peanut Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 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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- 54
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the rice and water to a boil in a pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 2
Place the green beans in a pot with a steamer basket over boiling water, and steam for 10 minutes, or until tender but crisp.
- 3
Heat the oil in a skillet, and cook the chicken for 5 minutes on each side, or until the juices run clear.
- 4
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, chile paste, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- 5
Stir in the green beans.
- 6
Serve over rice.
- 7
Garnish with green onions and peanuts.
- Calories 535.63 kcal High 27%
- Protein 37.98 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 63.83 g 23%
- Total Fat 15.83 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 2.17 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.54 mg High 24%
- Sodium 449.85 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 7.74 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 12.38 g --
- Added Sugars 4.98 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 82.37 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.5 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 390.71 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 39.71 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.81 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Soy 🌱
About This Recipe
Erin's Indonesian Style Peanut Chicken is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chili Paste, Green Beans, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 535.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Erin's Indonesian-Style Peanut Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chili Paste, Green Beans, Green Onion, Honey. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Erin's Indonesian-Style Peanut Chicken?
- 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 535.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Erin's Indonesian-Style Peanut Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Erin's Indonesian-Style Peanut Chicken healthy?
- Erin's Indonesian-Style Peanut Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 535.63 calories and 37.98 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 449.85 mg (20% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.17 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Tree Nuts and Soy, 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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