Peanut Ginger Chicken with California Salsa
Transform your dinner routine with this vibrant and flavor-packed Peanut Ginger Chicken with California Salsa recipe! Tender, juicy chicken thighs are bathed in a rich, creamy peanut and ginger sauce—featuring the perfect balance of savory soy, tangy lime, and a touch of honey sweetness—then paired with a refreshing California salsa bursting with ripe Roma tomatoes, buttery avocado, zesty lime, and a hint of jalapeño heat. This dish comes together in under 45 minutes and is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive weekend dinner. Serve it with steamed rice or warm tortillas for a complete and satisfying meal that's as colorful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter (creamy)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1 large Avocado (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 small Jalapeño (finely diced, seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (for salsa)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for salsa)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, honey, and vegetable oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Pat dry the chicken thighs with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add a bit of vegetable oil to the pan and cook the chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
Reduce the heat to low and spoon the peanut ginger sauce generously over the chicken in the pan. Let the sauce warm and coat the chicken for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
To prepare the California salsa, combine the diced tomatoes, avocado, finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Gently toss to mix all the flavors together.
Slice the peanut ginger chicken into strips and serve alongside the fresh California salsa. Optionally, serve with steamed rice or warm tortillas for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 160.2 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.2 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 4376 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.4 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.4 g | ||
| Protein | 147.0 g | 294% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 3747 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
