Thai Peanut Chicken

 

Thai Peanut Chicken

Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine straight to your kitchen. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken enveloped in a creamy peanut sauce that harmonizes savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends while satisfying your cravings for delicious comfort food.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

¼ cup creamy peanut butter

¼ cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

½ cup coconut milk (or regular milk)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Sriracha, to taste (optional)

Chopped peanuts and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1_Prepare all ingredients by mincing garlic and ginger.

2_Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet.

3_In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (1-2 minutes).

4_Stir in peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, coconut milk, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth.

5_Return chicken to skillet and coat with the peanut sauce. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.

6_Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro.