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thai peanut chicken

A delicious and creamy Thai-inspired dish featuring tender chicken coated in a rich peanut sauce, served over rice or noodles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup water adjust for desired consistency
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts for topping
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Peanut Sauce
  1. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water until smooth.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add sliced bell pepper, broccoli florets, and sliced carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Combine with Sauce
  1. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat everything evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Serve
  1. Serve the Thai peanut chicken over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

Adjust the spice level by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha to the peanut sauce if desired.