Chicken, Cilantro, and Peanut Butter Appetizer
4 servings
45 minutes
This exquisite appetizer is a harmonious blend of European culinary traditions with Eastern notes. Tender chicken fillet infused with aromatic peanut butter gains a rich flavor from fresh cilantro, lemon juice, and spicy Tabasco sauce. Crispy pita triangles baked to a golden crust create the perfect texture, complementing the tenderness of the chicken filling. This dish is ideal for a light snack, festive tables, or evening gatherings. The origins of such ingredient combinations can be found in European gastronomy that isn't afraid to experiment by adding exotic flavors. The bright, rich, slightly spicy and nutty taste makes this appetizer not just appetizing but memorable as well. It pairs perfectly with refreshing drinks or light white wines.
1
Boil the chicken fillet in boiling water until cooked and cut into small cubes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Boneless chicken legs (thigh fillet): 230 g
2
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
3
Cut each pita into 8 triangles. Brush the inner sides of the triangles with vegetable oil and place in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Pita bread: 2 pieces
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
4
In a blender, mix peanut butter, cilantro, Tabasco, lemon juice, water, ginger, salt, and remaining vegetable oil. Add the peanut mixture to the chicken and mix well. Season with salt to taste. Serve the mixture on crispy triangles and garnish with cilantro leaves.
- Peanut butter: 50 g
- Cilantro: 20 g
- Tabasco sauce: 0.5 teaspoon
- Lemon juice: 3 tablespoons
- Water: 3 tablespoons
- Grated ginger: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
