Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a delectable dish that tantalizes your taste buds with the perfect fusion of tender chicken and a rich, creamy peanut sauce. This easy-to-make recipe combines the nutty flavors of peanut butter and coconut milk with zesty lime and spices, creating a mouthwatering experience that is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over rice or noodles, and watch as everyone comes back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until browned (6-8 minutes).
- In another bowl, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, lime juice, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and simmer on low for about five minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot with garnish options like chopped peanuts or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg