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Thai Peanut Chicken

Thai Peanut Chicken: Creamy Comfort in 30 Minutes

Experience a delightful journey with Thai Peanut Chicken, offering creamy comfort in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for marinating
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Can swap with vegetable oil
For the Peanut Sauce
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Opt for full-fat for best texture
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Natural peanut butter is a good substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Omit for vegetarian alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Can use apple cider vinegar if unavailable
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a healthier substitute option
  • 1 tablespoon Thai Red Curry Paste Optional; adjust according to spice preference
For Cooking and Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil Peanut or Coconut, used for stir-frying
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Roasted Peanuts Provides crunch and garnish
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Leaves Fresh garnish, optional
  • 1 cup Julienned Carrots Feel free to include any fresh vegetables

Equipment

  • Large wok or skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken by mixing chicken breast with soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Make the Peanut Sauce by combining coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and optional Thai red curry paste in a saucepan. Stir and heat for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Cook the Chicken by heating oil in a skillet, searing marinated chicken for 30 seconds per side until fully cooked.
  4. Coat the Chicken with Sauce by pouring peanut sauce over cooked chicken and tossing to coat.
  5. Serve and Garnish by placing Thai Peanut Chicken over jasmine rice, drizzling with additional peanut sauce, and garnishing with peanuts, cilantro, and carrots.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allowing the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes enhances flavor. Adjust sauce thickness by cooking longer if desired.

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