Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a savory and slightly spicy dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich, creamy peanut sauce infused with Thai flavors like ginger, garlic, lime, and soy. It’s perfect served over rice or noodles for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or water (for thinning sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Chopped peanuts and cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked jasmine rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar (or lime juice), brown sugar, and coconut milk or water. Mix until smooth and heated through.
- Add cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions, chopped peanuts, and cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level with more or less red pepper flakes.
- Use natural peanut butter for a less sweet sauce.
- Great for meal prep—store in the fridge up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (without rice)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg