Description
Thai Peanut Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender bite-sized chicken thighs simmered in a rich, creamy peanut sauce infused with lime, ginger, garlic, and a hint of spice. Perfect served over jasmine rice and garnished with chopped peanuts, green onions, and fresh cilantro, this recipe is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a delicious Thai-inspired main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Cooking
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Garnish and Serving
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, coconut milk, and chicken broth until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on the outside and cooked through.
- Simmer with Sauce: Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken pieces.
- Serve: Spoon the peanut chicken over cooked jasmine rice. Garnish with chopped peanuts, sliced green onions, and fresh cilantro for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For additional heat, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha sauce to the peanut sauce.
- You may substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts for thighs, though thighs offer more natural flavor and tenderness.
- This versatile peanut sauce also makes a delicious stir-fry base or a topping for noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
