Description
A quick and savory weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken in a creamy peanut sauce with vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast, sliced
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust based on heat preference)
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 green onion, chopped for garnish
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil for sautéing
- Optional toppings: chopped peanuts, cilantro, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken. In a medium bowl, combine half of the peanut sauce ingredients and add the sliced chicken. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Once hot, add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the remaining peanut sauce by mixing the remaining sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, add the vegetables and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they’re tender-crisp.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet along with the prepared peanut sauce. Stir well to ensure everything is coated and heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the Thai Peanut Chicken immediately, garnished with chopped green onions, peanuts, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
This dish is adaptable for vegetarian and gluten-free diets. Serve over jasmine rice or spiralized zucchini for a lower-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg