Description
Tender, juicy Thai Peanut Chicken tossed in a creamy, nutty sauce bursting with bold, sweet, and savory flavors. Quick, easy, and irresistibly good!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Thai Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust for spice)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water (to thin, if needed)
Garnish:
- Chopped peanuts
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Green onions
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Chicken
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
Step 2: Make the Sauce
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium. Add peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sriracha. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
Step 3: Combine
- Add the cooked chicken back to the pan, stirring to coat well. Simmer together for 2–3 minutes, thinning the sauce with a little chicken broth or water if needed.
Step 4: Serve
- Serve hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness and flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha.
- Don’t skip the lime — it brightens and balances the rich sauce.
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