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Thai Peanut Chicken

A delicious and creamy Thai-inspired dish featuring chicken coated in a rich peanut sauce, served with vegetables and rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups mixed bell peppers sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons water to thin the sauce
Serving
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Peanut Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and water until smooth.
  2. Set aside the peanut sauce.
Cook the Chicken and Vegetables
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add bell peppers and broccoli, and stir-fry for another 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.
  2. Serve the Thai peanut chicken over cooked jasmine rice, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

Adjust the spice level by adding chili flakes or sriracha to the peanut sauce if desired.

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