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Thai Peanut Chicken

Savory Thai Peanut Chicken: Quick Comfort Anytime

This Thai Peanut Chicken offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors, perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs Chicken thighs are preferred for tenderness
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Use a neutral oil for sautéing
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger Grated
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Natural or stabilized versions work well
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Key for flavor balance
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey Maple syrup can be used for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha Adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 can coconut milk
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Essential for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil For an authentic flavor
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro Chopped, for garnish
  • salt and pepper To taste
For Serving
  • 4 servings steamed rice or noodles To complement the sauce

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
  3. In the same skillet, add more oil if necessary and sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, and coconut milk. Pour sauce into skillet with garlic and ginger, cook on medium heat until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add lime juice and sesame oil to the sauce, stir in sliced chicken to coat, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  6. Serve over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is customizable with different proteins or vegetables as desired.

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