Thai Peanut Chicken: An Incredible 5-Step Recipe

• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

– 1 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy

– 1/4 cup soy sauce

– 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar

– 2 tablespoons lime juice

– 1 tablespoon sesame oil

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 teaspoon ginger, minced or grated

– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

– 1/4 cup water (more if needed)

– 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish

– Fresh cilantro, for garnish

– Steamed rice, for serving

Directions

Making Thai Peanut Chicken is easy when you follow these simple steps:

Cook the Chicken

In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce

In the same skillet, lower the heat. Add peanut butter, soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), lime juice, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

Combine Ingredients

Stir the sauce ingredients together until they are well combined and the peanut butter has melted. Gradually add water to reach your desired sauce consistency.

Add Chicken to Sauce

Once the sauce is ready, return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken entirely with the peanut sauce and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Finish and Serve

Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve hot over steamed rice.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 4
• Calories: 450 kcal
• Total Fat: 25g
• Protein: 30g