Irresistible Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe
This Irresistible Thai Peanut Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce with coconut milk, garlic, ginger, and a hint of lime and chili flakes. Perfectly garnished with fresh green onions and cilantro, this dish offers a delicious and easy-to-make meal inspired by classic Thai flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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Chicken and Aromatics
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
Peanut Sauce
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and finely mince the garlic and ginger to prepare for cooking.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, ensuring no pink remains inside.
- Make Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, and chili flakes until smooth and fully combined.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir gently to coat all pieces evenly and let it simmer for 5 more minutes to blend the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro if using, then serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes to control the level of spiciness according to your taste.
- For a thinner sauce, add a little water or chicken broth while simmering.
- Serve this dish with steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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