Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that harmoniously blends tender chicken with a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce. This recipe captures the essence of Thai cuisine, featuring a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes that will leave your taste buds longing for more. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this quick and easy meal can be customized to suit individual preferences, making it a favorite among family and friends. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying and nourishing experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- Sriracha (to taste)
- Chopped peanuts and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes on each 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, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, coconut milk, and lime juice. Mix until combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat thoroughly in the sauce. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg