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Thai Peanut Chicken

Quick Thai Peanut Chicken That's Creamy and Delicious in 30 Minutes

Experience the delightful flavors of Thai Peanut Chicken, a quick dish that blends tender chicken with a rich peanut sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts can swap with tofu for a vegetarian option
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Oil (e.g., vegetable or canola) olive oil adds a nice touch too
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh cloves pack an aromatic punch
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce use tamari for a gluten-free alternative
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter select no-added-sugar varieties
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk easily substitute with cashew cream for a nut-free option
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice fresh squeezed is always better
For Garnishing
  • to taste Chopped Peanuts
  • to taste Cilantro

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Quick Thai Peanut Chicken
  1. Begin by cutting boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, then season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken pieces for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. In the same skillet, lower the heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, peanut butter, and coconut milk.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce, stir well, and allow to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve the Thai Peanut Chicken over rice or noodles, and garnish with chopped peanuts or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic and high-quality peanut butter for the best flavor. Monitor chicken's internal temperature for perfect cooking. Let sauce simmer to thicken.

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