Thai Peanut Chicken
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thai Peanut Chicken, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy peanut sauce and fresh vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and will leave your taste buds dancing. Serve it over rice or as a topping on salads for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced bell peppers or snap peas
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by dicing chicken breasts and mincing garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, cook the diced chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and no longer pink.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- For added color and crunch, stir in sliced bell peppers or snap peas during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg