Thai Peanut Chicken
Thai Peanut Chicken is a flavorful dish that brings the essence of Thai street food to your home. Featuring tender chicken enveloped in a creamy, nutty peanut sauce, this meal is perfectly balanced with zesty lime and a touch of heat. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, honey, chili flakes, and lime juice. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown and fully cooked (5-7 minutes).
- In another bowl, combine peanut butter and coconut milk until smooth; add to the skillet with cooked chicken and stir well.
- Adjust seasoning with extra lime juice or chili flakes if desired.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, drizzling remaining sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For added crunch and color, include vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas. - Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for different protein options. - Marinate overnight for deeper flavor infusion.