Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful dish that captures the essence of Thai cuisine with its rich, creamy peanut sauce and tender chicken. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special gatherings, this recipe combines savory, sweet, and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful meal, making it an ideal option for busy families or those looking to impress guests. Serve it over rice or noodles and garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for an irresistible touch.
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
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat and add garlic and ginger to the same skillet; sauté until fragrant. Stir in peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, coconut milk, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat in the sauce; simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Serve warm over steamed rice or noodles; garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg