Irresistible Thai Peanut Chicken: Easy Recipe for Comforting Flavor
This Irresistible Thai Peanut Chicken recipe combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy peanut sauce for a comforting and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
Instructions
- In a blender, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and coconut milk. Blend until smooth.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken in the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and crushed peanuts before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add chili flakes to the sauce.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg