Chicken with Coconut-Lime Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken with Coconut-Lime Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Natural Peanut Butter (I Like Crunchy); 1/2 cups Light Coconut Milk; 1 Tablespoon Thai Red Curry Paste; 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice; 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce Or Tamari; 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce; 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil; 1 pinch Stevia Powder To Taste (or Honey); 1 pinch Black Pepper; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 1 pinch Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Unrefined Coconut Oil; 1/2 cups Diced Onion; 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 2 pounds Chicken Breast Cut Into 1 Inch Cubes; 1 cup Chopped Asparagus Spears (1 Inch Pieces)

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Natural Peanut Butter (I Like Crunchy)
1/2 cups Light Coconut Milk
1 Tablespoon Thai Red Curry Paste
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce Or Tamari
2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil
1 pinch Stevia Powder To Taste (or Honey)
1 pinch Black Pepper
1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
1 pinch Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Unrefined Coconut Oil
1/2 cups Diced Onion
3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
2 pounds Chicken Breast Cut Into 1 Inch Cubes
1 cup Chopped Asparagus Spears (1 Inch Pieces)

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Note: You can adjust all the peanut sauce ingredients according to taste.
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If you like sweet, go sweeter, spicier, etc.
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All is good!
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Optional garnishes: cilantro, toasted peanuts, green onion, unsweetened toasted coconut flakes.
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Sauce: In a medium bowl whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, curry paste, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, sweetener and seasonings to form a sauce.
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Taste and change anything if you want to.
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Set aside.
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Chicken: Heat coconut oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat.
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Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
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Add chicken, cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
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Stir occasionally for even cooking.
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Stir sauce into the chicken.
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Partially cover and simmer for about 5 minutes to let the flavors combine.
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Add asparagus during the last few minutes of cook time.
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Serve with spicy Sriracha sauce and garnishes mentioned above.

710

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Natural Peanut Butter (I Like Crunchy), 1/2 cups Light Coconut Milk, 1 Tablespoon Thai Red Curry Paste, 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Coconut-Lime Peanut Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken with Coconut-Lime Peanut Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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