Description
This Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken recipe is a delicious blend of flavors with tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and a spicy kick of Thai chili. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Thai chili sauce
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
Garnish:
- Chopped peanuts
- Fresh cilantro
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken slices, toss to coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook marinated chicken until no longer pink. Add peanut butter, Thai chili sauce, and bell peppers. Cook until chicken is cooked through and peppers are tender.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less Thai chili sauce.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for extra crunch and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg