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Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe

Creamy Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe Your Family Will Love

This Thai Peanut Chicken recipe combines juicy chicken with a creamy sauce for a family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 3 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger minced
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk
  • 1 cup Natural Peanut Butter avoid brands with added sugars or oils
  • 3 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes adjust for spice preference
For Garnishing
  • 3 stalks Green Onions thinly sliced
  • Fresh Cilantro optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe
  1. Begin by gathering your ingredients for the Thai Peanut Chicken. Chop the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add your prepared chicken pieces and sauté for 5–7 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, and chili flakes until smooth.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, pour the sauce over it, and stir well. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot over jasmine rice or stir-fried noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

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