Thai Peanut Chicken Chili

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Chicken breast - 800 grams (about 2 pounds)
2. Peanut butter - 1/3 cup
3. Red chili peppers - 10-12 (or according to taste preference)
4. Thai red curry paste - 2 tablespoons
5. Garlic - 3 cloves, chopped
6. Onion - 1 medium, chopped
7. Honey - 2 tablespoons
8. Peanuts - 1/4 cup, roasted and chopped
9. Cilantro - a handful, chopped (optional)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 40 minutes
• Total: 1 hour

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Cube the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat some oil and add the chopped garlic and onions. Saute for a few minutes until softened.
3. Add the chicken pieces and cook until no longer raw.
4. Stir in the Thai red curry paste and chili peppers, adjust the heat to low and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
5. Pour in the peanut butter and honey, and mix well to combine all the flavors. Add a little water if the mixture becomes too thick.
6. Let the mixture simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
7. Stir in the chopped peanuts and cilantro (if using) and cook for another minute or two.
8. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total)

• Calories: Approximately 500-600 calories per serving (depending on additional ingredients used)
• Fat: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 40g

Dish Characteristics:

• This dish combines the flavors of Thai and American cuisine, with a rich and creamy peanut sauce that coats the chicken pieces.
• The use of red chili peppers and Thai red curry paste gives it a spicy and aromatic quality that Americans often enjoy.
• The dish is hearty and filling, making it a great main course for a meal.

User Comments:

1. "This dish was amazing! The combination of flavors was spot on and my family loved it."
2. "I added some extra chili peppers for an extra kick, definitely a dish to make again."
3. "The peanut butter added such a rich creaminess to the sauce, really enjoyed this dish."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use fresh ingredients, especially the chili peppers, as they will greatly affect the flavor of the dish.
• Adjust the heat level by adding or reducing the amount of chili peppers or Thai red curry paste according to your preference.
• If you want to make this dish even more hearty, you can add some cubed potatoes or bell peppers during the last 10 minutes of cooking.