Thai Peanut Chicken: Quick Comfort Food for Busy Nights

Thai Peanut Chicken brings the magic of Thai cuisine home, combining chicken, peanut sauce, garlic, and ginger for a quick, customizable dish.

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Prep Time 7

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Chicken thighs are recommended for juiciness.

For the Sauce

1/2 cup Peanut Butter Smooth peanut butter works best for this recipe.
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Can substitute with tamari for gluten-free option.
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced, fresh ginger preferred for better flavor.
2 cloves Garlic Minced.
1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust according to spice preference.
1 tablespoon Sugar

For Cooking

1 tablespoon Neutral Oil (like Vegetable or Canola) Used for frying chicken.

Equipment

skillet
Mixing Bowl
Meat Thermometer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start by dicing the boneless, skinless chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Mince the garlic and ginger.
In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, sriracha, and sugar, whisk until smooth.
Heat oil in a skillet, add chicken and cook until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken, stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Serve over jasmine rice or noodles, garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider marinating chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavors. Adjust spice levels gradually with sriracha.

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