Spicy Cilantro Peanut Chicken
Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with this irresistible Spicy Cilantro Peanut Chicken! This dish combines tender, golden-browned chicken thighs with a rich and creamy peanut butter sauce infused with bold flavors like soy sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic, fresh ginger, and red chili flakes for a spicy kick. The finishing touch? A generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro and crunchy roasted peanuts for a burst of freshness and texture. Perfectly paired with fluffy rice or noodles, this 40-minute recipe is a delicious fusion of tangy, savory, and nutty notes that will tantalize your taste buds. Ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish packs a punch of flavor while remaining comforting and easy to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 0.33 cup unsweetened peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice or noodles (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Begin by patting the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Add the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red chili flakes, and water to the skillet. Stir until the mixture is smooth and combined, creating a rich, spicy peanut sauce.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken, and let it simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro, mixing it into the sauce.
Garnish the dish with chopped roasted peanuts and additional cilantro, if desired.
Serve the Spicy Cilantro Peanut Chicken over cooked rice or noodles for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 96.8 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 4129 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.2 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 106.3 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2026 mg | 43% | |
*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.
