Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly marries the rich flavors of Thai cuisine with the warmth of home-cooked meals. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe features succulent chicken enveloped in a creamy peanut sauce that balances savory and sweet notes beautifully. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles, and enjoy a delightful dining experience that caters to all taste preferences.
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
- ½ cup coconut milk (or regular milk)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, season with salt, and cook until golden brown (7-10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Stir in peanut butter, soy sauce, coconut milk, lime juice, and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat well with sauce.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with peanuts and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg