Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine to your table in just 30 minutes. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken coated in a creamy peanut sauce made from rich peanut butter, soy sauce, and spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties, Thai Peanut Chicken offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that can be easily customized to suit your spice preferences.
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
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Steamed rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned and fully cooked (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, coconut milk, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet over medium heat, stirring until heated through.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating well with the sauce and cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg