Thai Peanut ChickenThai Peanut Chicken Recipe
A quick and flavorful Thai Peanut Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy peanut sauce with coconut milk and soy sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with authentic Thai-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Peanut Sauce
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt and pepper evenly to enhance the flavor before cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant but not browned, which helps release its aroma.
- Make the Peanut Sauce: Stir in the low-sodium soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, and full-fat coconut milk into the skillet. Mix well until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir until each piece is thoroughly coated with the peanut sauce. Let it simmer for a few minutes to heat through and blend the flavors.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the Thai Peanut Chicken warm, optionally garnished with chopped peanuts or fresh cilantro to add texture and freshness to the dish.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt content.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red chili flakes while making the sauce.
- Serve over steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles for a complete meal.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts or fresh cilantro for added texture and flavor.
- Ensure the peanut butter is creamy for a smooth sauce consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 99mg
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