Irresistible Thai Peanut Chicken: Easy Weeknight Delight in 30 Minutes
This Irresistible Thai Peanut Chicken is quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, making it the perfect weeknight meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Nut-Free
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and coconut milk until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and chopped peanuts.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice.
- Adjust the spice level with chili flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 28 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Keywords: Thai, chicken, peanut, quick meal, weeknight dinner