Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thailand straight to your table. Featuring tender chicken enveloped in a creamy, slightly spicy peanut sauce, this recipe is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner or entertaining friends, this dish will impress with its unique blend of savory and sweet notes. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, Thai Peanut Chicken pairs beautifully with rice or noodles, allowing for endless customization. Dive into this delightful recipe and elevate your culinary repertoire!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, coconut milk, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg