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How To Make Peanut Butter Chicken On A Blackstone Griddle

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Manisado Peanut Butter Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from Ecuador, Manisado Peanut Butter Chicken reflects the country's love for bold flavors and unique ingredient combinations. The use of peanut butter in savory dishes showcases the influence of Afro-Ecuadorian cuisine, where peanuts are a staple. This dish has gained popularity beyond Ecuador, inspiring variations in other Latin American countries and even in fusion cuisine around the world.

EcuadorianECmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 chicken breasts
1/2 cup diced onion
2-3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup tamari sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers healthy fats while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

1

Cut chicken breasts into about 1-inch squares.

2

Measure out 1/2 cup of diced onion.

3

Heat 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil on the Blackstone griddle until melted.

4

Add the diced onions to the griddle and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they start to turn translucent.

5

Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of cumin.

6

Add the seasoned chicken to the griddle and cook until done, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup of peanut butter, 1/4 cup of tamari sauce, 1/4 cup of honey, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce, 1/2 cup of chicken broth, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder to make the peanut butter sauce.

8

Heat the peanut butter sauce on the griddle to thicken it slightly before adding it to the chicken.

9

Once the chicken is cooked, pour some of the peanut butter sauce over the chicken and stir to combine, reserving some sauce for later.

10

Cook the chicken with the sauce for a few minutes until it thickens and is heated through.

11

Serve the peanut butter chicken over rice and optionally add peanuts on top for extra texture.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixingsimmering

Equipment Needed

Blackstone griddlemixing bowlmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

peanutssoy

Also Known As

Peanut Butter ChickenManisado Pollo con Mantequilla de Maní

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