Description
Thai Peanut Chicken brings comfort straight from Southeast Asian kitchens to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Tender chicken draped in a creamy, nutty sauce delivers a satisfying meal that connects your family around the plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Sauces and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup water
Aromatics and Cooking Components:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Chopped peanuts
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Warm 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Ensure your pan is hot before adding the chicken.
- Add 1 lb chicken breast slices to the hot pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning each piece to achieve an even golden-brown exterior.
- Combine ½ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp minced ginger, and ¼ cup water in a mixing bowl. Whisk until the sauce becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Pour the entire sauce mixture over the sizzling chicken in the skillet. Use a spatula to gently distribute the sauce, ensuring each chicken slice gets thoroughly coated.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let the chicken simmer for 6-7 minutes. The sauce will thicken and cling to the chicken, creating a rich, glossy coating.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Sprinkle a generous handful of chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro leaves over the top for added texture and brightness.
Notes
- Let the chicken brown nicely in the pan to develop a rich, caramelized flavor that adds depth to the dish.
- Adjust the sauce consistency by adding more water if it’s too thick, ensuring a smooth coating on the chicken.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to keep the recipe friendly for those with dietary restrictions.
- Toast the chopped peanuts before sprinkling them on top to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the final presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 426 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1030 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg