Thai Peanut Chicken: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Dinner Delight
Discover the rich flavors of Thai Peanut Chicken with this easy recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, lime juice, garlic, and ginger. Mix well to create the sauce.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chicken thighs and brown on both sides.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Top with chopped peanuts and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spice level by adding chili flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg