Description
Delicious Thai Peanut Chicken – made in one pan and ready in 30 minutes or less. Serve it over rice and garnish it with spicy peppers, fresh cilantro, chopped peanuts, or any of your favorites!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch (OR arrowroot powder)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 can coconut milk (full fat)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons crushed peanuts
- 1 fresno pepper, thinly sliced (OR jalapeño)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Add cornstarch & seasonings to a large mixing bowl; add the chicken and toss to coat.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until light golden brown.
- Add the sauce ingredients to the same skillet; bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to low, simmer 5-10 minutes until sauce is thickened. (Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.)
- Serve over cooked rice. Garnish with sliced fresno or jalapeño peppers, chopped cilantro, crushed peanuts, or toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 442
- Sugar: 16 g
- Fat: 29 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Protein: 31 g