Thai Peanut Chicken
A vibrant and scrumptious dish combining peanut butter with tender chicken, resulting in an explosion of flavors, perfect for family dinners or casual weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Main Protein
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces, trimmed of excess fat.
Starch/Pasta
- 2 cups jasmine or brown rice Cook according to package instructions.
Seasoning/Spice Blend
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter Stir well before measuring.
Liquids/Dairy
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Use low-sodium if preferred.
Aromatics & Vegetables
- 2 cloves garlic Minced finely.
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger Minced finely.
Optional Finishing Ingredients
- Chopped peanuts For garnish.
- Cilantro Chopped for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cut chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and coconut milk in a bowl.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and stir well to coat.
- Let it simmer on low for another 5 minutes.
- Add Sriracha to taste if a spicy kick is desired.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
Notes
Serve with jasmine rice or noodles. Leftovers can be used in wraps or salads.