Irresistible Thai Peanut Chicken: Easy Recipe for Comforting Flavor
Discover the comforting flavors of Thai cuisine with this Irresistible Thai Peanut Chicken recipe. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, coconut milk, and lime juice until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the chicken thighs.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the lid and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding chili flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg