Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken and a creamy, flavorful sauce inspired by Thai cuisine. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to Thailand. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add sliced chicken; cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, coconut milk, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 86mg