Thai Peanut Chicken
Indulge in the rich and vibrant flavors of Thai Peanut Chicken, a quick and easy dinner recipe that’s perfect for weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. This dish features tender, bite-sized pieces of seasoned chicken cooked to perfection and smothered in a creamy, peanut sauce made with coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, and a touch of fish sauce for authentic zing. Sautéed red bell peppers and onions add a subtle sweetness and crunch, while aromatic garlic and ginger infuse the dish with irresistible warmth. Garnished with fresh cilantro and crunchy roasted peanuts, this recipe is a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet. Serve over jasmine rice or noodles for a complete, restaurant-quality Thai-inspired meal that’s ready in just 40 minutes. Whether you're craving comfort food or something exotic, this Thai Peanut Chicken recipe is sure to satisfy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sliced red bell pepper. Sauté for about 4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the soy sauce, coconut milk, peanut butter, and brown sugar to the skillet, stirring until the peanut butter is fully dissolved.
Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and crushed red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes until it slightly thickens.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts before serving.
Serve over steamed jasmine rice or cooked noodles, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.3 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.8 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 6869 mg | 299% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.7 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.6 g | ||
| Protein | 191.3 g | 383% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 313 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3482 mg | 74% | |
*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.
