Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that captures the essence of Thai cuisine with its rich, creamy peanut sauce and tender chicken. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe blends the nutty flavor of peanut butter with zesty lime and a hint of heat from sriracha, creating a delightful harmony of flavors. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’s both comforting and nutritious. Plus, it’s customizable to suit your spice preference and can easily accommodate added vegetables for an extra boost of nutrition.
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
- 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 for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with vegetable oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and sauté garlic and ginger in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Stir in peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, coconut milk, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet; coat with sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 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 plate (300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg