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Thai Peanut Chicken

Savory Thai Peanut Chicken: Quick Dinner Delight Everyone Loves

This Thai Peanut Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dinner option that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce opt for low-sodium
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup or agave nectar as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil for frying
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Peanuts for crunch
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Make the Peanut Sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, honey or maple syrup, and sriracha in a bowl.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add chicken, and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour peanut sauce over chicken and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Transfer to a platter, garnish with peanuts and cilantro, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Freeze in a well-sealed container for 2-3 months.

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