A sketch of deep golden crispy chicken slices, generously glazed with a rich, glossy chestnut-colored peanut sauce. The chicken is artistically arranged in a circle on a large white platter, encasing a mound of vibrant green baby bok choy sauteed with streaks of bright-orange julienne carrots. The plate is adorned with a generous sprinkle of chopped roasted peanuts and fresh coriander, contributing to the glorious contrast of colors.

Peking Gourmet Crispy Chicken with Peanut Sauce

Name: Peking Gourmet Crispy Chicken with Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: peanuts, 1 cup roasted and finely chopped; chicken breasts, 4 deboned and skin on; sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon; soy sauce, 4 tablespoons; hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons; rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon; chili flakes, 1/2 teaspoon; baby bok choy, 4 rinsed and halved; carrots, 2 julienne; fresh coriander, handful chopped; vegetable oil, as required; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: September 13, 2024

As we celebrate the nutty wonderfulness of National Peanut Day, I'm eager to introduce you to a boldly flavored, visually delightful dish- the Peking Gourmet Crispy Chicken with Peanut Sauce. A twist on traditional Peking Duck, this recipe highlights the savory and sweet taste of peanuts in every bite. A beautiful balance of crispy and juicy, this dish is dressed up with a rich, aromatic peanut sauce that even the best Chinese eateries would be proud of.

Ingredients (for 4)

Peanuts - 1 cup - roasted and finely chopped
Chicken breasts - 4 - deboned and skin on
Sesame oil - 1/2 teaspoon
Soy sauce - 4 tablespoons
Hoisin sauce - 2 tablespoons
Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
Chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
Baby bok choy - 4 - rinsed and halved
Carrots - 2 - julienne
Fresh coriander - handful - chopped
Vegetable oil - as required
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔪🍗🧂

Score the chicken breasts and season them with salt and pepper.
Step 2 - 🍳🐔🔥

In a hot pan, sear the chicken skin-side down in vegetable oil until it turns crispy and golden. Flip and cook until the meat is well done.
Step 3 - 🍳🥜🌶️

In the same pan, stir in the roasted and finely chopped peanuts, sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and chili flakes. Mix until it thickens into a luscious peanut sauce.
Step 4 - 🍗🥣🌰

Drizzle this peanut sauce over the crispy chicken.
Step 5 - 🍳🥬🥕

In a separate pan, sauté the rinsed and halved baby bok choy and the julienne carrots in vegetable oil until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6 - 🍽️🥜🍀

Plate the chicken and the sautéed vegetables aesthetically. Finish with more peanut sauce, a sprinkle of roasted and finely chopped peanuts, and chopped fresh coriander on top.

Additional

This Peking Gourmet Crispy Chicken with Peanut Sauce embodies a perfect harmony of crunchy textures and rich flavors, apt for the grandeur of the Peanut Day. To spruce it up, one may include red bell pepper to the vegetables for an extra punch of color. It pairs well with steamed rice or noodles. Kids can participate by helping to prep the vegetables- under adult supervision, of course.