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Thai Peanut Chicken

A delicious and creamy Thai-inspired dish featuring chicken in a rich peanut sauce, served with 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 Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce for marinating
  • 1 tbsp lime juice for marinating
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for coating
Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter natural or processed
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk for creaminess
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey for sweetness
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional for heat
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts for topping
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • 1 lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce, lime juice, and cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Peanut Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Combine with Sauce
  1. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, garnished with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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