Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a tantalizing dish that combines succulent chicken with a creamy, savory peanut sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Serve it over jasmine rice or noodles to create a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup smooth or crunchy peanut butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and coconut milk until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet; stir to coat evenly.
- Reduce heat to low; let simmer for about five minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg