Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a delicious and satisfying dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine right to your dinner table. This quick recipe features tender chicken cooked in a creamy, savory peanut sauce made with fresh ingredients like garlic, ginger, and sriracha for a customizable kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests, this meal pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles, making it an easy go-to for any occasion. Enjoy the rich taste of Thailand in just 30 minutes!
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
- Garnish: chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine garlic, ginger, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, coconut milk, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir well to coat.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg