Thai Peanut Chicken
A quick and easy dish featuring creamy peanut sauce, chicken, and vegetables that brings the flavors of Thai cuisine to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (like bell peppers and carrots)
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
- Chopped green onions and peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the peanut sauce: In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and water until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Toss in the chopped vegetables and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until they are just tender.
- Combine with sauce: Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- Finalize cooking: Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld and to heat everything through.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the Thai Peanut Chicken over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions and peanuts before enjoying.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness or spice of the peanut sauce by altering honey or adding chili flakes. This dish is versatile and can accommodate different proteins and vegetables.