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Savor Every Bite of Thai Peanut Chicken That's Easy to Make

This Thai Peanut Chicken features a creamy peanut sauce and tender chicken, perfect for quick dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 3-4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts A lean protein option
For the Sauce
  • 3-4 cloves Fresh Garlic Enhances aroma and flavor
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Adds warmth and spice
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk Provides creaminess
  • ½ cup Natural Peanut Butter Essential for a rich, nutty flavor
  • ¼ cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Boosts flavor while keeping dish lower in sodium
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice Brightens the sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust for desired spice level
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Thinly sliced for garnish
  • Fresh Cilantro (Optional) Chopped finely for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preparing your ingredients. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic and ginger.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, and chili flakes until smooth.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked, reduce heat and pour the peanut sauce over the chicken. Stir gently and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For richer flavor, marinate the chicken in peanut sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

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