Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
– 1 cup snap peas or green beans
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
– ½ cup creamy peanut butter
– 1 cup coconut milk
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons lime juice
– 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar (optional)
– 1 tablespoon chili sauce or Sriracha (adjust to taste)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Chopped peanuts and chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Creating Thai Peanut Chicken is as simple as following these easy-to-follow steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and snap peas (or green beans). Stir-fry for around 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
5. Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
6. Make the Sauce: Lower the heat and add peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, honey (if using), and chili sauce. Stir until smooth and well combined.
7. Combine Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together until the chicken is well coated with the sauce and warmed through.
8. Adjust Flavor: Taste the dish and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more lime juice or chili sauce to enhance the flavors.
9. Serve: Remove from heat, dish out portions, and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible Thai Peanut Chicken effortlessly, bringing restaurant-quality flavors to your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 35g