Description
A delicious and creamy Thai-inspired chicken dish where tender slices of chicken breast are coated in a rich peanut sauce, perfectly balancing sweet, savory, and mildly spicy flavors for an authentic taste experience.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 500 g chicken breast, sliced
Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Other
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or peanut oil recommended)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large pan or skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Add the sliced chicken breast to the pan and sauté, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides and nearly cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan with the chicken and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Prepare the peanut sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add the sauce to the chicken: Pour the peanut sauce mixture into the pan over the chicken and stir thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
- Simmer the dish: Reduce heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot, ideally over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Add chili paste or fresh sliced chili for an extra kick of heat.
- Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro leaves for added texture and flavor.
- If the sauce becomes too thick while cooking, thin it slightly by adding a tablespoon or two of water or additional coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
