Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a quick and satisfying dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine to your table. Featuring tender chicken bathed in a creamy, savory peanut sauce, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy. It’s ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, and can be served over rice or noodles for a fulfilling meal.
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 for serving
Instructions
- In a non-stick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, coconut milk, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir gently to coat evenly and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot 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 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg