Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a delectable dish featuring juicy chicken thighs enveloped in a rich, creamy peanut sauce. This recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking about 25 minutes from start to finish, but it also delivers a fantastic flavor that will impress family and friends alike. Serve it over rice or on skewers for a fun twist—this dish is versatile enough for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With its customizable spice level and healthy protein content, Thai Peanut Chicken is destined to become a staple in your cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and coconut milk. Add lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes; whisk until smooth.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken thighs for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot over cooked rice with garnishes of your choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 120mg