Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thailand straight to your kitchen. This recipe features tender chicken enveloped in a rich, creamy peanut sauce that beautifully balances savory, sweet, and spicy notes. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that will delight family and friends alike.
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 (or regular 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 (to serve)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, coconut milk, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet over low heat and pour the peanut sauce over it. Simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 394
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 856mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg