Peanut Butter Chicken Thighs with Caramelised Nuts and Steamed Rice

Satay-style chicken pieces served with spicy, sweet roasted almonds and cashew nuts over fluffy steamed rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 812.1 kcals 4872.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 49.1 grams 294.6 grams
Fat 53.7 grams 322.2 grams
Protein 33.1 grams 198.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
75
g
Muscovado Sugar
Dark or light
1.5
tsp
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Soy Sauce
For marinade
1
tbsp
Chinese Black Rice Vinegar
Or balsamic vinegar
1
tsp
Soy Sauce
For sauce
Dairy
1
piece
Egg White
Free-range
GrainsCereals
300
g
Rice
Steamed
Liquids
1
tbsp
Meat
800
g
Chicken Thighs
Boneless, skinless, cut into 2.5cm cubes
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Cinnamon
Ground
0.5
tsp
200
g
200
g
100
g
1
tsp
Sichuan Peppercorns
Toasted then ground
9
piece
50
g
Peanuts
Unsalted dry-roasted
OilsFats
1
tbsp
2
tbsp
2
tbsp
Peanut Oil
For stir-fry
Vegetables
6
piece
Spring Onions
White and green parts separated, thinly sliced
6
piece
1
piece
Ginger
5cm piece, peeled and finely chopped or grated

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with parchment.
  • Whisk egg white until foamy and mix with sugar, spices, and nuts.
  • Bake nuts for 15-20 minutes until crisp and set aside to cool.
  • Marinate chicken in soy sauce, rum, and cornflour for 10 minutes.
  • Mix vinegar, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, and peppercorns into a smooth sauce.
  • Heat peanut oil in a wok and stir-fry chillies until fragrant.
  • Add chicken and stir-fry for 3 minutes until cooked through.
  • Add white spring onions, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • Incorporate peanut butter sauce and roasted peanuts, cooking for 2 minutes.
  • Serve over rice, topped with green spring onions and spiced nuts.