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thai peanut chicken recipe

A delicious and creamy Thai peanut chicken dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a flavorful meal prep option.
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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
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger 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
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced

Method
 

Prepare the Peanut Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water until smooth.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add a bit of oil and cook the chicken pieces until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add the sliced bell pepper, broccoli florets, and carrots to the skillet with the chicken. Stir-fry for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Combine with Sauce
  1. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, garnished with chopped peanuts and sliced green onions.

Notes

This dish pairs well with jasmine rice or noodles.