A delicious and easy Thai Peanut Chicken recipe that brings the flavors of the Thai cuisine with the richness of a peanut sauce combined with tender chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
- 1 cup coconut milk unsweetened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, and stir to coat the chicken with the sauce. Let it cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving. Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg