I bet chicken isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of peanut butter, but I assure you that this Low Carb Peanut Chicken Skillet will soon be a family favorite.
I know when you think of peanut butter, chicken is not usually the next thing that comes to mind. If we were playing a word association game, you would likely answer with jelly. But trust me when I tell you that it is equally as good paired with chicken. We love to serve this low carb peanut chicken skillet with a side of cauliflower rice, or vegetable noodles.
Check out some of my other favorite low carb skillet recipes:
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- Corned Beef Hash Breakfast Skillet
- Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash
- Creamy Herbed Bacon and Egg Skillet
- Sausage, White Cheddar, and Heirloom Tomato Frittata
- Skillet Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
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Low Carb Peanut Chicken Skillet
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast, cut into tender sizes pieces
- sea salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (about 3.5 oz), julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter, creamy
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos (get it here)
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with a little salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and olive oil.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sear for 5-10 minutes, browning on both sides.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add the red peppers and garlic to the skillet.
- Saute for an additional 5 minutes. (Be careful not to scorch the garlic)
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken stock, peanut butter, soy sauce and red pepper flakes. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Pour sauce into skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and let simmer.
- Let simmer, stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle green onions over top before serving.
Notes
Per Serving – Calories: 502 | Carbs: 12 g | Fat: 33 g| Protein: 44 g | Fiber: 3.75 g | Net Carbs: 8.25 g
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Shoe Queen says
May 2, 2016 at 3:39 pmI made this dish tonight, and WOW! This was really good, and was very much enjoyed by myself and the husband. I served it on zucchini zoodles, and also added some crushed peanuts on top for garnish. What a great protein packed dish that was quick and easy for Monday night cooking. Definitely a keeper! Thank you for a yummy Monday!
Peace Love and Low Carb says
May 2, 2016 at 4:33 pmYay! So happy that you liked it. Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and let me know. 🙂
Rhonda Morenzoni says
June 3, 2016 at 6:05 pmFlippin AMAZING! !! SOOOOO Delish!!! Thank you! !!
Linda says
June 21, 2016 at 4:53 pmThis was amazing and it’s definitely going into my permanent rotation! I substituted chili garlic sauce for the red pepper flakes and added a small zucchini and some green beans. For those in the family not eating low carb, take out your poarstion and stir in one package of udon noodles to the remainder. It was the perfect amount and extended the dish considerably. Thank you for this one!
Naomi says
June 28, 2016 at 4:59 pmI adore your recipes and THISSSS was no exception. Outstanding.
Edith says
June 30, 2016 at 6:19 pmAbsolutely wonderful! Right at the top list of my favorites.
Thank you
Raquel says
September 13, 2016 at 3:51 pmThis is a winner!. Even my picky eater ate this dish. I served it for the kids with rice but ate mine over Zoodles and Broccoli. I added carrots and browned the chicken in coconut oil instead of butter, and I may add some butternut squash or sweet potato next time.
Katie says
October 8, 2016 at 2:40 amThis looks amazing! Currently looking for keto meals to make in batch and freeze, would this be freezable?
Peace Love and Low Carb says
October 8, 2016 at 1:01 pmPersonally I haven’t tried freezing this one. If you try it and it reheats well, be sure to let us know. 🙂
plasterer bristol says
October 11, 2016 at 11:23 pmThis turned out delcious. One of my favorites a great recipe. Thanks for sharing.
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Jamie says
November 7, 2016 at 5:59 pmThis was AMAZING!!! everyone loved it and it was super easy!! Can’t wait to make it again!
Tamara says
November 21, 2016 at 6:20 pmI made this for supper tonight. It is SO good. Thank you for another winning recipe! I’ve lost 88 pounds eating low carb. My husband has lost about the same amount. We’re both so happy eating this way. You’ve really helped us have some special suppers with all your creative ideas. Thank you!
Marie says
December 5, 2016 at 7:48 pmMade this tonite, very easy & tasty. As we use little salt I did find it saltyif you are a low sodium person use low sodium soy & stock. Definitely will make again
ivy says
December 6, 2016 at 6:42 pmI’m confused if I cut the chicken up in pieces like the recipe says or keep whole like the picture ?
Peace Love and Low Carb says
December 7, 2016 at 8:28 amIt is cut into tenders sized pieces as stated in the recipe and featured in the picture.
Katie says
December 19, 2016 at 4:42 pmLicking out my bowl right now. I will have leftovers the next three days for lunch. Already looking forward to it.
Brenda says
January 4, 2017 at 8:19 pmYummy as usual! Love your recipes, Kyndra
Michelle says
January 24, 2017 at 4:11 pmThis is amazing! Hubby and I both enjoyed it very much. I used refined coconut oil instead of butter and added a bit of grated ginger, because I it, very tasty! I didn’t use as much oil, but it still turned out great. We’ll definitely have this again!
Heather says
February 9, 2017 at 7:54 amHi. Any idea how I could make this with powdered peanut butter? That’s all I have right now. Thanks!
Peace Love and Low Carb says
February 11, 2017 at 10:08 amYou can do it as a 1 for 1 exchange. Rehydrate enough of the powder to match the quantity called for in the recipe
Gail C says
February 12, 2017 at 12:30 pmI made this last night and was surprised at how good it is. I served it over shirataki noodles. I also used boneless chicken thighs instead breasts.
Sandy says
February 19, 2017 at 11:01 amI absolutely love this. Added zucchini and a little bit more red pepper flakes. It was absolutely amazing. Definitely a keeper.
Peace Love and Low Carb says
February 21, 2017 at 6:30 amAwesome. So happy you enjoyed it!!
Justin says
March 1, 2017 at 2:29 pmThis recipe is quite tasty but I’ll offer one warning. The sauce was nice and creamy until I raised the heat to boil. It then began to separate. I believe this is more an issue with “natural” peanut butter. It looked so much better before the separation. Keep an eye on it and don’t let it get too hot after you pour the sauce in. Thanks for the recipe!
Emma says
March 27, 2017 at 6:25 pmMade this last night but as a stir fry in the wok with lots of yummy crisp veges with it as well, it was a huge hit!
My daughter said this morning to make all future stirfrys with that sauce!
Can’t get enough of your recipes!
Shelby Reade says
May 17, 2017 at 7:22 amThis is my very first low carb dinner made and this is absolutely amazing. Loved the fresh flavors and how quickly this came together. And this was even better the next day for lunch.
Husband and toddler (they had theirs over rice) devoured this and the hubs has already requested this again.
Love your site, newsletter, and all your recipes, looking forward to trying many more (pork eggroll in a bowl is tonight).
Peace Love and Low Carb says
May 17, 2017 at 9:45 amThank you so much! So happy that they whole family enjoyed it.
Danielle says
June 19, 2017 at 4:50 pmMan oh man this was so so yummy. My super picky teenage son loved it…no leftovers now!
Julie says
January 23, 2018 at 8:28 amMany areas in Asia use Peanuts and Peanut Butter . Such as Chicken and Beef Sate served with Peanut Sauce. Spicier the better. Peanut Sayce is served with many things. Cannot wait to try your version.
Joe Hightower says
February 5, 2018 at 7:18 pmMade it tonight with family. Big success- almost no leftovers I’m sorry to report.! I omitted the red pepper flakes and onions per spouse’s request but otherwise followed recipe exactly. Thanks for a great low-carb dish.
Teresa says
February 14, 2018 at 3:10 pmI adore anything in peanut sauce so I’ve been meaning to make this for awhile now and finally did tonight. My sauce did some weird separatey thing so it didn’t look as pretty as your pictures but MAN WAS IT DELICIOUS! This one’s going in the keeper pile! Thanks!
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Anu says
April 9, 2018 at 3:01 amThis is lovely, and SO easy! Brilliant for a busy weeknight meal. Made it exactly as written and it worked like a charm. I might even try this with chicken thighs, I think that could take this to the next level. Thanks for yet another fantastic recipe 🙂
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Karen K says
April 17, 2018 at 7:50 pmHoly crap this was AMAZEBALLS!!! Served it over Cauliflower rice and my husband didn’t even know there was no real rice. It’s soaked up the peanut sauce wonderfully and he was thrilled there was a serving for leftovers for him tomorrow when he gets home from work. I highly recommend everyone make this!
Cykii says
April 24, 2018 at 9:12 amThis dish was beautiful. Would probably reduce the soy sauce next time but amazing dish all the same. Great recipe ????????
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Anu says
September 19, 2018 at 1:05 pmThis is wonderful! As someone else suggested, I used chicken thighs and added some ginger along with the garlic and peppers. I also had some coconut milk to use up so I added that along with some water and a chicken stock cube instead of chicken stock, added a few drops of Stevia for that typical hint of sweetness you get in satay sauces, and garnished with some fresh coriander… that sounds like a lot of changes, but it wasn’t really! 🙂 I didn’t find it too salty at all, but then again I do like my food well salted. Thank you so much for the yummy recipes, this is perfect for a weeknight, it’s so easy to make.
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Lavinia says
September 23, 2018 at 12:08 pmWow, just made this tonight and I’m in love! Thank you so much for this recipe, I think I’ll be making this a lot! Also, that’s one dish sorted for when my parents come to visit at Christmas, because I think they’ll love it just as much!
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Tracy says
October 2, 2018 at 1:39 pmThis dish is so delicious!! It was a huge hit with the whole family. ????
Do you think it might be adapted for a slow cooker? Would the sauce hold up?
Thank you for so many awesome recipes!!!
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Lisa says
January 13, 2019 at 10:29 amThis was fantastic. I made a few changes due to our dietary needs and it was still amazing. I reduced the peanut butter considerably, added some ginger, mushrooms and broccoli. Can’t wait to make this again.
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Alicia says
June 2, 2019 at 12:43 amThis was so amazing! Even my picky eater 10 year old loved it. My hubby is allergic to peanuts, so I substituted Cashew Butter for the Peanut Butter. This is a definite repeat recipe. Thank you
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