ECUADORIAN MANISADO THE BEST KETO PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE | HOW TO COOK A PERFECT KETO DISH

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.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.

Mix in peanut butter, soy sauce, and chicken broth until well combined.

Stir in brown sugar and lime juice, cooking until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Garnish with chopped green onions and crushed peanuts before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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