Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a delectable and easy-to-make dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine right into your kitchen. This creamy, savory chicken recipe features tender pieces of chicken enveloped in a rich peanut sauce made with peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this versatile meal can be served over rice or noodles, making it satisfying and enjoyable for everyone at the table. With just the right hint of spice and sweetness, Thai Peanut Chicken is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 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)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- Lime juice and chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, ginger, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, coconut milk, lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the peanut sauce over cooked chicken in the skillet. Simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with chopped peanuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg