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Irresistible Thai Peanut Chicken

A delightful dish combining rich flavors with a hint of sweetness, featuring tender chicken pieces enveloped in a creamy peanut sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • cooked jasmine rice or rice noodles, for serving

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken with a splash of soy sauce and a pinch of salt for about 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the peanut sauce by mixing peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add the peanut sauce to the skillet, and heat for 2-3 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat.
  5. Serve the Thai peanut chicken over jasmine rice or rice noodles, garnished with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalProtein: 30gSodium: 800mg

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