Thai Style Peanut Chicken
Indulge in the rich, savory, and slightly spicy flavors of Thai cuisine with this crowd-pleasing Thai Style Peanut Chicken recipe! Tender bites of chicken breast are coated in a luscious, creamy peanut sauce made with coconut milk, soy sauce, and a touch of sriracha for just the right amount of heat. Fresh ginger and garlic infuse the dish with aromatic depth, while red bell peppers add a burst of color and crunch. Served over perfectly fluffy jasmine rice and topped with vibrant green onions, crunchy crushed peanuts, and fresh cilantro, this easy-to-make recipe is a weeknight dinner hero that feels restaurant-quality. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's a delicious way to bring the bold flavors of Thailand to your table! Perfect for fans of quick and hearty Asian-inspired meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 green onions
- 2 tbsp crushed peanuts
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Thinly slice the red bell pepper and green onions.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the soy sauce, peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, brown sugar, and sriracha. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add the sliced red bell pepper to the skillet and simmer the sauce over medium heat for 5 minutes, until the bell pepper softens slightly.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat it evenly in the peanut sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the chicken absorbs the flavors.
Serve the peanut chicken over cooked jasmine rice. Garnish with sliced green onions, crushed peanuts, and chopped cilantro for a fresh and vibrant finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.6 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 3877 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 306.8 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.2 g | ||
| Protein | 188.7 g | 377% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 3292 mg | 70% | |
*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.
