Thai Peanut Chicken
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Thai Peanut Chicken, a dish that combines juicy chicken thighs with a creamy peanut sauce that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is both quick and easy to prepare. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can have a meal ready that will impress everyone at the table. Serve it on skewers for a fun twist or over fluffy rice to soak up every drop of that delicious sauce. Once you try this recipe, it will undoubtedly become a staple in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Cooked white or brown rice
- Lime wedges
- Whole or chopped peanuts
- Chopped green onions
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Marinate chicken thighs in half of the peanut sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Serve on skewers or over rice; drizzle with remaining peanut sauce and garnish with lime wedges, chopped peanuts, green onions, and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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