Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine right to your kitchen. Featuring tender chicken coated in a creamy, savory peanut sauce, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its unique blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty notes, this easy-to-make meal promises to excite your taste buds and impress your family and friends. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying one-pan dinner that pairs beautifully with rice or noodles, making it a versatile option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Lower heat and stir in peanut butter, soy sauce, coconut milk, honey, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Simmer on low for a few minutes.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg