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Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe

Savory Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe Ready in 25 Minutes

Enjoy this quick and delicious Thai Peanut Chicken recipe that brings authentic flavors to your table in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or any neutral oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, then chicken. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Sauté Garlic: Reduce heat, add garlic to skillet and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Make Sauce: Pour soy sauce into the skillet, then stir in peanut butter and coconut milk until smooth.
  5. Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to skillet, stir to coat in sauce, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve: Transfer to plates, serve immediately over rice or noodles, and garnish with green onions or peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days. This recipe freezes well for up to 3 months.

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