Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce
Transform dinner into an unforgettable culinary adventure with this Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce recipe—a harmonious blend of bold, exotic flavors and creamy richness. Tender, pan-seared chicken breasts take center stage, smothered in a luscious peanut sauce made from coconut milk, creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, and a hint of lime for zesty balance. The sauce is infused with aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and a touch of chili paste for a subtle kick, creating an irresistibly savory-sweet profile. Perfectly paired with steamed jasmine rice or noodles, this dish is quick and easy, coming together in just 35 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and crunchy roasted peanuts for a vibrant and satisfying finish. Whether for a weeknight meal or an elegant dinner, this Thai-inspired recipe will surely be the star of your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili paste or red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Lower the heat and stir in the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and chili paste or red pepper flakes. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
Simmer the sauce for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the peanut sauce over them. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the chicken is fully coated and warmed through.
Serve the Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with fresh cilantro and chopped roasted peanuts, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1897 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.3 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 5713 mg | 248% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.5 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.9 g | ||
| Protein | 171.0 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2639 mg | 56% | |
*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.
