Spaghetti with Chicken and Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Chicken and Thai Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lime juice (from about 2 limes); 1 tablespoon cooking oil, plus 1 tablespoon more if needed; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound in all); 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter, preferably natural; 1 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes, or to taste; 3/4 pound spaghetti; 3 scallions including green tops, chopped; 1/3 cup chopped peanuts (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 tablespoon cooking oil, plus 1 tablespoon more if needed
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound in all)
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter, preferably natural
1 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes, or to taste
3/4 pound spaghetti
3 scallions including green tops, chopped
1/3 cup chopped peanuts (optional)

1
In a medium, shallow glass dish or stainless-steel pan, combine the 3 tablespoons soy sauce, the 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil, the garlic, and the ginger.
2
Add the chicken; turn to coat.
3
Let marinate at least 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a medium, stainless-steel saucepan, combine the remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 2 teaspoons lime juice, the peanut butter, broth, sugar, salt, and red-pepper flakes.
5
Pour the marinade from the chicken into the saucepan and bring just to a simmer over moderate heat, whisking until smooth.
6
Heat a grill pan over moderate heat.
7
Cook the chicken until browned and just done, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
8
Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes.
9
Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
10
Alternatively, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy frying pan.
11
Cook and slice the chicken in the same way.
12
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 12 minutes.
13
Drain the pasta and toss with the peanut sauce, chicken, and scallions.
14
Top with the chopped peanuts, if using.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lime juice (from about 2 limes), 1 tablespoon cooking oil, plus 1 tablespoon more if needed, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with Chicken and Thai Peanut Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Spaghetti with Chicken and Thai Peanut Sauce

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