Thai Chicken With Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Thai Chicken With Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 cup crunchy peanut butter; 1 cup water; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped; ½ teaspoon ginger; lime, zest of; lime, juice of; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 3 -4 cloves garlic, minced; ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

4 whole chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup water
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
½ teaspoon ginger
lime, zest of
lime, juice of
3 tablespoons peanut oil
3 -4 cloves garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
In a food processor, blend peanut butter, water, soy sauce and sugar.
2
Set the sauce aside.
3
This can be made hours ahead and put in refrigerator.
4
Marinate chicken bites in 3 Tbsp of the peanut sauce for about 30 minutes.
5
In a large skillet, heat peanut oil over high heat.
6
Add garlic and red pepper, cilantro, ginger, and heat for about 30 seconds.
7
Add chicken.
8
While chicken is cooking add lime zest and lime juice and cook chicken until firm and white, about 5-7 minutes.
9
Stir in peanut butter sauce.
10
Cook, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
11
Put extra sauce from pan in a gravy dish and serve alongside.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces, 1 cup crunchy peanut butter, 1 cup water, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Thai Chicken With 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!

Thai Chicken With Peanut Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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