Thai Peanut ChickenThai Peanut Chicken Recipe
This Thai Peanut Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken breast pieces cooked in a creamy, savory peanut sauce with coconut milk and soy. It’s an easy-to-make meal that combines classic Thai flavors with simple ingredients, perfect for a satisfying and comforting dish in just about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
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
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them evenly with salt and pepper to taste.
- 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 on the outside and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about one minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
- Make the peanut sauce: Stir in the soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, and full-fat coconut milk into the skillet with the garlic. Mix well to combine all ingredients into a smooth sauce.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly with the peanut sauce. Let it simmer gently for a few minutes until the chicken is heated through and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Serve: Serve the Thai Peanut Chicken warm, optionally garnished with chopped peanuts or fresh cilantro for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels in the dish.
- Full-fat coconut milk adds richness and creaminess; avoid light versions for best flavor.
- For garnish, chopped peanuts or fresh cilantro enhance both presentation and taste.
- This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles.
- Adjust the peanut butter quantity for a milder or stronger peanut flavor.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of chili flakes or a dash of sriracha.
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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