Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful and comforting dish that captures the essence of Thai cuisine with its rich and creamy peanut sauce. This recipe features tender chicken coated in a savory blend of peanut butter, soy sauce, and spices, making it a perfect option for any occasion—from quick weeknight dinners to entertaining guests. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can enjoy this flavorful meal in no time. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying experience that will leave everyone asking for more. Plus, it’s easy to customize the spice level to suit your taste!
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 (or regular milk)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Steamed rice or noodles
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat; cook chicken until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, coconut milk, lime juice, and sesame oil; mix until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet; toss to coat in the sauce and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg