Creamy Thai Peanut Chicken Delight Ready in 30 Minutes
This creamy Thai peanut chicken dish is quick to prepare and packed with flavor, featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a rich peanut sauce. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish
- cooked jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet.
- Stir well to coat the chicken evenly and simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or lime juice if needed.
- Serve the creamy Thai peanut chicken over cooked jasmine rice.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve with jasmine rice for a complete meal.