Thai Peanut ChickenThai Peanut Chicken Recipe
This Thai Peanut Chicken recipe offers a deliciously creamy and savory dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich peanut butter and coconut milk sauce, enhanced with garlic and soy sauce for authentic Thai flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that brings a taste of Thailand to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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 evenly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor before cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on the outside and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in the low-sodium soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, and full-fat coconut milk into the skillet with the garlic. Mix thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and combined.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat all pieces evenly with the peanut sauce. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the Thai Peanut Chicken warm, optionally garnished with chopped peanuts or fresh cilantro for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, garnish with chopped roasted peanuts or fresh cilantro before serving.
- Adjust the amount of peanut butter or coconut milk for a thicker or thinner sauce according to preference.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness in the dish.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles.
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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