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thai peanut chicken

A deliciously creamy and savory Thai peanut chicken dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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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 preferred
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup water to thin the sauce
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts for topping
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced, for garnish

Method
 

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

Notes

For extra spice, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.