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Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe

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A flavorful Thai Peanut Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy peanut butter and coconut milk sauce, enhanced with garlic and soy sauce for a rich, savory dish perfect for dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Sauce

  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them evenly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté the garlic: Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for about one minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Make the sauce: Stir in the soy sauce, peanut butter, and coconut milk into the skillet. Mix well to combine the ingredients into a creamy sauce.
  5. Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet and stir until they are fully coated with the peanut sauce. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
  6. Serve: Serve the Thai Peanut Chicken warm, garnished optionally with chopped peanuts or fresh cilantro for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels in the dish.
  • If preferred, substitute natural peanut butter with crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
  • Garnish with chopped peanuts or fresh cilantro to enhance presentation and flavor.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles for a complete meal.
  • Ensure full-fat coconut milk is used to achieve the rich, creamy sauce texture.

Find it online: https://sweetworldcooks.com/thai-peanut-chicken-recipe/