Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine right to your kitchen. With tender chicken coated in a creamy peanut sauce, this recipe balances savory and sweet notes, making it ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can create this restaurant-quality meal using fresh ingredients and simple techniques. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles, and enjoy the explosion of flavors that will please both kids and adults alike. Perfectly customizable, you can modify the spice level and even incorporate your favorite vegetables for added nutrition.
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
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger for about 1 minute. Stir in peanut butter, soy sauce, coconut milk, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, mix well with the sauce, and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg