Thai Peanut Chicken
A quick and flavorful Thai-inspired dish with tender chicken in a creamy peanut sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes — perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinner guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Optional Garnish:
Chopped peanuts
Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Prep Chicken:
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Cook Chicken:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil.
Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make Sauce:
Lower heat to medium. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in soy sauce, peanut butter, and coconut milk. Mix well until smooth.
Combine and Simmer:
Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce.
Simmer for a few minutes until heated through and sauce thickens slightly.
Serve:
Serve warm over rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped peanuts or cilantro if desired.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter for a smoother, less sweet sauce.
Adjust sauce thickness by adding more coconut milk or water if needed.
Great with jasmine rice, brown rice, or rice noodles.
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/thai-peanut-chicken/
