Thai Peanut Chicken
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thai Peanut Chicken, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, nutty peanut sauce. With its perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory notes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it promises mouthwatering deliciousness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown (approximately 5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), and red pepper flakes until smooth. Pour over cooked chicken.
- Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve with chopped green onions or crushed peanuts as garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg