Name: Thai Peanut Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 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)

Description

Thai Peanut Chicken is an irresistible dish that brings the bold flavors of Thailand to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. This creamy and slightly spicy meal features tender chicken bathed in a rich peanut sauce made from creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice or nestle it into noodles for a satisfying dinner that will delight everyone at the table. With its quick preparation and versatile serving options, Thai Peanut Chicken is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

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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)

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, coconut milk, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg