Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken and a creamy, nutty sauce. This recipe is quick to prepare, bursting with flavor, and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With its vibrant colors and comforting taste, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet; sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, and chili flakes until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and simmer on low for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg