Description
A straightforward recipe for chicken coated in a savory peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup hot water (or more, to thin)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, hot water, and lime juice until smooth. This is your sauce.
- Place the cut chicken pieces in a separate bowl and pour half of the peanut sauce over the chicken. Toss to coat. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the heat.
- Serve the cooked chicken immediately, drizzling with the reserved peanut sauce.
Notes
- Serve this dish over steamed rice or with fresh vegetables like bell peppers and carrots.
- For a spicier sauce, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
- If the sauce thickens too much while cooking, add a small amount of water to reach your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 21
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: Thai, peanut, chicken, easy, quick dinner, Asian sauce