Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich peanut sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This easy-to-make recipe highlights the delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors, making it a hit among family and friends. Serve it over rice, noodles, or in wraps for a versatile meal that satisfies everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjustable)
- 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)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, coconut milk, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat evenly and simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro before serving hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg