Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken pieces and a rich, creamy peanut sauce. Infused with fresh garlic and ginger, this recipe offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. Ideal for family dinners or casual get-togethers, it’s a versatile meal that can be served over rice or noodles, making it a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces; mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Coat with Sauce: Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken, stirring gently to coat. Simmer for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve It Up: Transfer to plates and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg